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The Day of the Jackal (Original title)Chacal (Alternative title)
Dates: 1973 (Copyright), 21 June 1973 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, France

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Synopsis: Thriller about an assassination attempt against General de Gaulle in 1963.

Genres:
Police drama, Thriller
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (19)
In: Radio Times 9 Jan 2010  Page: 43
Title: My MoviesAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n222 December 2007  Pages: 240-241
Title: The top 10: ExplosionsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top ten scenes of explosions to appear in films, with brief critique.

In: Sight and Sound v11 n3 March 2001  Page: 63
Title: Homemovies: reviewsAuthor: LEIGH, Danny Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n105 March 1998  Page: 122
Title: Video to buyAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Film Criticism v18/19 n3/1 Spring/Fall 1994  Pages: 101-107
Title: Shooting a melon: The Target Practice Sequence in The DAY ..Author: MICHAELS, Lloyd Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In an issue devoted to Fred Zinnemann and his work - a look The DAY OF THE JACKAL

In: TV Times v109 n40 2 Oct 1982  Page: 33
Title: [TV Times - v109 n40 2 Oct 1982: no known title]Language: English
Description: Edward Fox talks about his selection for the part.

In: Cinema TV Today n10037 23 Jun 1973  Page: 34
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10037 23 Jun 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 16 May 1973  Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 16 May 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Le Film Francais n1498 14 Sep 1973  Page: 13
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n1498 14 Sep 1973: no known title]Language: French

In: The Hollywood Reporter v226 n17 11 May 1973  Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v226 n17 11 May 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Focus on Film n15 Summer 1973  Page: Summer 13
Title: [Focus on Film - n15 Summer 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming v19 n11 August 1973  Pages: 51-52
Title: [Films and Filming - v19 n11 August 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v42 n3 Summer 1973  Page: Summer 176
Title: [Sight and Sound - v42 n3 Summer 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v40 n473 June 1973  Pages: 122-123
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v40 n473 June 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Filmfacts v16 n4 1973  Pages: 81-85
Title: [Filmfacts - v16 n4 1973: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema TV Today n9985 17 Jun 1972  Page: 12
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n9985 17 Jun 1972: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.

In: Cinema TV Today n9988 8 Jul 1972  Page: 17
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n9988 8 Jul 1972: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinema TV Today n9996 2 Sep 1972  Page: 12
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n9996 2 Sep 1972: no known title]Language: English
Description: On prod.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v221 n35 9 Jun 1972  Page: 9
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v221 n35 9 Jun 1972: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
Title: Good scripts, bad scripts: learning the craft of screenwriting through 25 of the best and worst films in history
Author: POPE, Thomas  Pages: v-xxii, 232p.

Title: The Day of the Jackal: advertisement test
Description: Conducted on behalf of Cinema International Corporation.