The Day of the Jackal

A near perfect dramatization of Frederick Forsyth's famous novel, THE DAY OF THE JACKAL is a wonderul example of fine Seventies film making. Fred Zinnemann directs this one with the hand of a master as if he were playing a game of chess, moving pawn into position for a wonderful display of hard boiled police work. Edward Fox is impeccable as the Jackal and gives the character a stunning coldness and precision making this a true classic. Skip the remake and stick to the original.