The classic film about a deadly assassin bent on killing French president Charles de Gaulle. The measure of all modern political thrillers is an incredibly entertaining cat and mouse game through the streets of Paris. Filled with amazing twists and turns, peppered with fascinating political intrigue, and populated by unforgettably vile and heroic characters, Day of the Jackal is Academy Award winning director Fred Zinnemann's most harrowing thrill ride ever!