| | | How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?
Features: DVD, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, English, Japanese, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound
Bruce Willis, Richard Gere and Sidney Poitier star in this international suspense thriller directed by Michael Caton-Jones. A ruthless assassin (Willis) has been hired to eliminate someone at the very top of the U.S. government. Constantly changing his identity and location, he is known only as the Jackal. Everything about this hit man, including his sinister timetable, is a secret. Aware of the Jackal's presence but uncertain of his purpose, the FBI's Deputy Director (Poitier) faces the biggest challenge of his career. In order to track down this cold-blooded killer, he and a by-the-book Russian intelligence officer and an imprisoned Irish terrorist (Gere) join forces. These unlikely allies enter a global race against the clock to stop the mysterious mercenary before he can complete his deadly assignment.The Jackal is based on the screenplay of the 1973 film, The Day Of The Jackal.
"It's great to see Sidney Poitier...back on the screen with all his elegance." Ruth Stein, San Francisco Chronicle
Editor's Note
An update of THE DAY OF THE JACKAL, this spy thriller offers a seasoned FBI man, a rigid Russian agent, and a black-sheep I.R.A. terrorist teaming up to stop a nasty and extremely well-paid assassin from offing a U.S. official. A winning thriller from director Michael Caton-Jones.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | DTS 5.1 Surround | | Dolby Digital Surround |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 8/12/2003 |
| Running Time: 125 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1997 | | Catalog ID: 20464 | | UPC: 00025192046421 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: Japanese | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...Loose, handsome..." 11/14/1997 p.6D |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 DTS VS. Dolby Digital Monday, December 06, 1999
danielwilburn from Starkville, MS
The Jackal is an awesome sounding DVD in DTS! There are only a few scenes that show this incredible DTS sound, but it the effects will blow you away. I was however, dissapointed to see that the DVD wouldn't go to Dolby Digital. It says that it will and when you click on it, it goes to Dolby Pro Logic. DTS is a little better than Dolby Digital. If you have a good listening ear, get the DTS version. If you can't tell the difference between them, get which ever one is cheaper, because either way, you will be happy!!! Was this review helpful?  
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