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The Jackal

A former IRA leader, notorious for his past crimes, is released from prison and joins forces with the police to stop a ruthless killer who is hiding behind a mask.

In a joint operation between the FBI and MVD, a Russian mobster is killed, sparking a wave of deadly retribution from his brother. The FBI and MVD learn that an assassin known as the Jackal has been hired to kill a high-profile American target, but they don't know who the target is or what the Jackal looks like. They track down a former Basque separatist who has ties to the Jackal, but she is nowhere to be found. They then turn to a notorious IRA operative who claims to have met the Jackal and agrees to help them, but only if they promise to meet certain demands.

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Info about The Jackal

Studio(s): Universal Pictures, Mutual Film Company

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Jan 09, 1998

Production Countries: Canada, France, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States

Box Office Gross: $159,330,280.00

Budget: $60,000,000.00

Genres:Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama

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At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "The Jackal" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: BBC iPlayer.