The Jackal (1997)
The Jackal (1997) is a tense action-thriller centered on a high-stakes game of cat and mouse between a relentless assassin and the forces determined to stop him. When an elusive and highly skilled hitman known only as “The Jackal” is hired for a high-profile political assassination, his meticulous planning and ability to change identities make him nearly impossible to track.
Desperate to stop him, the FBI enlists the help of Declan Mulqueen, an imprisoned former IRA operative with intimate knowledge of the assassin’s methods. As Mulqueen works alongside law enforcement, including Deputy Director Carter Preston and Russian intelligence officer Valentina Koslova, the race is on to anticipate The Jackal’s next move before it’s too late.
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones and starring Bruce Willis as the enigmatic assassin and Richard Gere as his determined adversary, The Jackal is a gripping tale of deception, strategy, and high-stakes pursuit. With its international settings, suspenseful plot, and intense performances, the film keeps audiences on edge until its explosive conclusion.
