The Day Of The Jackal - Wolf In Wolf's Clothing

[@captnagrom8178]

An absolutely fantastic movie. It has everything, thrills, politics,sex, tech and it looks fantastic.perfect casting too at every level. I own a dvd copy and reach for it often...never fails to make an impact...I also love how the world looked in the mid sixties...fashion, cars and it's oddly hard reassuring coldness of the times..I will enjoy it forever .always.

[@tonybush555]

Good comment. Thanks for making it. T.

[@captnagrom8178]

@@tonybush555 Cheers Tony, Really enjoyed the content, thanks for producing it.

[@tonybush555]

@@captnagrom8178 Much obliged, Capt. T.

[@Murdersville]

This movie does not have an ounce of fat even though its over 2 hours long. I never get bored watching it, despite knowing exactly what's going to happen.

[@tonybush555]

That's the mark of a skillfully crafted movie, Murdersville. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@richardwebster8416]

Such an absolute pleasure to discover this channel, and loving the back catalogue. Grew up on genre films at a provincial west country cinema in the 1970s and 80s, so this couldn't be more up my street. Thanks for all the great content. I recently rewatched this film for what must be the 20th time and it never gets stale, great premise and source material, superbly urgent documentary style film making and a wonderful cast.

[@tonybush555]

Thank you for your kind comments, Richard. Sounds like our experiences of cinema are similar. And you're spot on re. Day Of The Jackal. Cheers. T.

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

Excellent movie. I have seen it way too many times.

[@tonybush555]

It's one of those films I don't think you CAN see too many times.. Thanks you for commenting. T.

[@thatguyfromcetialphaV]

I first saw this wonderful movie on BBC2 in the late 90s. It remains a fave. Now, The Odessa File as a follow up :)

[@tonybush555]

Odessa is on my list.

[@reneedennis2011]

I watched this movie years ago! It's a classic!

[@tonybush555]

Agreed, Renee.

[@peterg76yt]

It might not work for every viewer, but the main thing the movie did well was being several kinds of movie over the course of its runtime, with the Jackal being villain or anti-hero at different moments. It was a political drama, then an action movie, a thriller, a police procedural, and finally the Jackal becomes an unstoppable and inhuman horror movie monster.

[@tonybush555]

I think much of the film's appeal is in the way it integrates different genre elements into a coherent and kinetic thriller. The theme that holds it all together for me is the "lone man on the run" staple much beloved of Hitchcock and others. Thanks for commenting, Peter. T.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

I watched my very first Fred Zinnemann film recently, it was The Seventh Cross (1944) one of the greatest war dramas I've ever had the privilege of seeing

[@tonybush555]

I'm always impressed by your taste in films, Streed.

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@tonybush555 it always means a lot when you say that man, thanks T❤

[@tonybush555]

@@AbrasiousProductions Nothing but the truth. T.

[@michaelgraves5686]

Your first? Or his?

[@AbrasiousProductions]

@@michaelgraves5686 what do you mean his? I said MY first, it's in the comment

[@WayneMatthews-qv6sr]

"Stitches his ass to the wall." That phase will be forever stitched in my mind. Thanks for a great review of a great film.

[@tonybush555]

On the contrary, thank you for commenting, Wayne. Appreciated. T.

[@blockmasterscott]

One of the few cases where I loved both the book and the movie. The actor nailed the part of the Jackal perfectly! And the actor playing the gunsmith was just like the character in the book!

[@tonybush555]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment. Appreciated. T.

[@thewickerman4083]

The Day of the Jackal has always been a favourite of mine. No matter how many times I've watched it, I'm always completely drawn into the story. Expert filmmaking and what an amazing cast. Great review as always Tony.

[@tonybush555]

Exactly right, The wickerman, Expert filmmaking. Thanks. T.

[@anrun]

Some good analysis and laughs in this one, thank you. It is indeed a great film. I'd rate it as one of the 50 best of the 1970s, which is very high praise. Fox's Jackal shows other small bits of humanity or not being a complete sociopath. For example, after he kills the aristocratic woman, there is a brief sigh or gesture that shows he did it because he had to but wishes that hadn't been the case. And when he sees the couple going at it in the woods when he steels their license plates; a stone-cold psycho probably wouldn't show that kind of human reaction. Didn't he have to go on to do the job if he wanted the rest of the money? As I recall, it was half at the start and half at completion. Still, I'm sure a professional like the Jackal would want to finish what he started. The great Cyril Cusack and his usual five minutes or so of perfection.

[@tonybush555]

Thanks for commenting, anrun. Appreciated. T.

[@pmafterdark]

Awesome film on every level. I never get tired of watching it. Total agree with your opinion of the remake. 😝

[@tonybush555]

Thank you for commenting, Paul. Yeah, that Sky remake series, I won't be watching that. Can't think of a single reason why I would. But if anyone does watch it, I wouldn't be averse to hearing their opinion or reading a critique. T.

[@edmondthomas282]

Brilliant lean procedural film by a master filmmaker.

[@tonybush555]

Thanks for commenting, Edmond. T.

[@backrowbrighton]

Really good video. My late father was a big fan of the book and we took a trip to London to see the film in the West End when it was released. It was one of the best films of the era and has really stood the test of time.

[@tonybush555]

Thanks for that, Peter. I agree. T.

[@tomsenior7405]

What a cracking film and well worth your cracking review. I am so glad this one found itself in your sights (See what I did there). They kept making them and you keep picking them off.

[@tonybush555]

This is how you make a classic political thriller. The filmmakers of today should be forced to watch it. Thanks for commenting, Tom. T.

[@tomsenior7405]

@@tonybush555 How true your words are. What has happened to modern Film-making that it almost guarantees disappointment? The last time I checked, Cinemas were offering nought but; Marvel, Remakes, Reboots. Re-imaginings, Revivals, Prequels, Sequels and old TV titles.. Instead of original, challenging stories that inspire us, we have copies of facsimiles of vague memories thrown in our faces.

[@Doughboy842]

Rented this movie from my local library a year ago. Really loved it. An epic movie.

[@tonybush555]

It IS one of the best. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@graemewilson7975]

Cracking review of zinnemans undoubted classic with as you rightfully say Fox's greatest cinema role and a cast that would be hard to match these days. Great reviews (not commenting on edge of insanity and not seen since VHS days) bush reviews like bloody buses none then two at same time...

[@tonybush555]

I'd been holding onto Day Of The Jackal for a while - ran into a series of recurring copyright issues with it that I don't fully understand. Just got them sorted - at least, I think - so I thought I'd better publish it ASAP before something else goes wrong.

[@graemewilson7975]

@@tonybush555 in a long career of classic movies -man for all seasons and day of the jackal are my favourite zinnemans movies. Tony Britten using his real accent is brilliant Well all cast are -some who would pop up in later Forsyth adaptations. Great review

[@tonybush555]

@@graemewilson7975 Cheers, Graeme. T.

[@simpleman7203]

I just love 70's and 80s thrillers. Also I feel like No country For Old Men both book and movie are inspired by that story.

[@tectorgorch8698]

Good job, sir. This great film puts me in mind of Topaz, a sad POS from Hitchcock's declining years. I bet you could figure out what went so wrong with that thing (besides everything, of course). Cheerio, matey...

[@tonybush555]

Topaz? I may just do that. T.

[@geraldmorson4522]

Great film tony one of my favorites

[@tonybush555]

Hey, Gerald, how are you? Yeah, it's another of those rare articles, a true classic. Even rarer these days, 'cos there ain't any no more. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@geraldmorson4522]

@@tonybush555 great thanks Tony still living in the Philippines

[@ageaxeify]

"Bonjour, Toulouse." Love it! Triffik review, Mr. T, as always. Thank God Tarantula didn't "remake" it. It would have been even worse than Bob Willis's version. E-writing of Crappywood, along with The Italian Stallion Job with Sly and co., another dire modernisation of a classic thriller (Charade, 1963) is The Truth about Charlie, starring the spawn of Robin Askwith, Marky Wahlberger. If you could find a way of reviewing Charade, then I'll support Wales for ever in the 6 nations ( I am one-eighth Welsh anyway, which is probably most of my side-stepping leg.) Two performances that always linger are those of Cyril Cusack and Tony Britton. Mr. Cusack is great as the gunsmith, interested only in his craftsmanship and satisfying the customer, irrespective of their intentions. Mr. Britton is equally top-notch as the sceptical Inspector, dealing with both endless red tape and Donald Sinden's occasional throatal rumblings. Michael Lonsdale is wonderfully anonymous. Possibly an "up from the ranks" copper who is much more intelligent than those on the committee to which he reports (including his own boss!) Interestingly, Britton and Lonsdale play essentially the same role: dogged dogsbodies, doing the job that no-one would want. Both triumph in their equally tired, stubborn, cynical ways. Would Britton's character have been promoted to Chief Inspector and would Lonsdale's Lebel have been moved to, say, Marseilles as Commissioner? Eddie Fox is spot on as the unknown, unnamed Jackal. His years of theatre training and steady film and television work contribute greatly towards making his performance of drawling charm and cold-eyed ambition so unforgettable. What the Jackal does is reprehensible, yet you want him to get away with it. A so-called star actor would not have been credible. As I write this, it occurs to me that a contemporary of Mr. Fox, Anthony Valentine, would have been a suitable alternative. Zinnemann and Fox. Ideal for each other in this film. Onwards to the next one, Sire!

[@tonybush555]

Wow, love the epic comment, ageaxeify. many thanks. T.

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

Good film good review mate. A funny story from my childhood. When i was about 10 or 11 when this came out in Australia my old mum took the kids to what she thought was a Disney film but we went into the wrong cinema when one of the deaths you discribed was on. I loved it😛

[@tonybush555]

Cheers, Wayne. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@MyGetcarter]

Thank you Tony for this.....from the bottom of mine and all the ferrets little fuzzy hearts.

[@tonybush555]

Thank you. T.

[@CaminoAir]

Okay, Tony, I'm going to make a confession here. It's in order for you to feel a little better about seeing 'Exorcist: The Awakening'. First, in my defence, I bought 2 blu-rays for a combined euro 25 last week......'2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Citizen Kane'. This at least should mitigate what's coming next. Right....deep breath.....Last night I watched 'My Awkward Sexual Adventure', a 2012 Canadian romantic comedy. How I even know about this movie is a convoluted story that's beyond the scope of this comment. You know what?!! I actually liked it. I laughed out loud a dozen times (something very rare for me to do). I thought the two lead actors played well off each other and that the whole thing was done with an almost refreshing lack of audio/visual onslaught. I'm not claiming it's Billy Wilder-like, but I genuinely got behind it as the little film that could. So, there, I've publicly humiliated myself and just remember it was all so that you could feel a little less bad about seeing that Exorcist cash-grab.

[@CaminoAir]

Okay. I know about 'My Awkward Sexual Adventure', because I think Emily Hampshire is really cute. A short clip got into my YT recommended list for some reason. Honestly, the only worse thing I could admit to would be that I took it upon myself to re-edit 'The Magnificent Ambersons', while Welles was in Brazil and then framed Robert Wise as the culprit.

[@tonybush555]

@@CaminoAir The lengths you go to on my behalf never cease to amaze me, Numinous. I don't suppose you'd care to watch that new Omen prequel for me?

[@CaminoAir]

@@tonybush555 From what I read, it's not as bad as you might expect.....oh Dear God.....please don't take that as a reason to go and see it!

[@tonybush555]

@@CaminoAir No chance, I've learned my lesson. Although, I can't help but feel drawn towards George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Maybe...but no, no, I must stay strong.

[@josephphoenix1376]

Excellent Analysis 👍

[@tonybush555]

Very kind of you, Joseph. Thanks. T.

[@orbtastic]

The book is excellent, very taut thriller. The film is fantastic, it's great on many levels. Seen it dozens of times. I remember on the old days of the imdb boards they used to joke about the sum of money he asked for, it seemed pretty low for the time, even adjusted for inflation.

[@MrRich1810]

Thanks

[@tonybush555]

Appreciate your generosity, Richard. Thank you very much. Kind regards. T

[@Richard47484]

The remake is so awful it makes you want to smash up the TV set! Stick with the original.

[@tonybush555]

Sound advice, Richard. T.

[@oilergreg9368]

Excellent film and review..cheers 🍺

[@tonybush555]

Thank you, Oilergreg. T.

[@chrishoward4432]

Good one, T. DotJ (imo) borrows a bit from The Mechanic, thematically at least No way to work in a Peckinpah angle on this one but, as you probably know, they are releasing Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid in July, which should give you plenty of time to put something spectacular together, were you so inclined. Cheers!

[@tonybush555]

We shall see, Chris. Thanks for commenting. T.

[@ronaldneal387]

Another good review heard about this one got to check it out they'll make these kind of films anymore put the patience and timing of it.

[@oilergreg9368]

Thanks!

[@tonybush555]

Your generosity is gratefully appreciated. T.

[@mikekemp9877]

it really is first rate.if you take the premise an assassination of degaulle already a realty on several attempts and run with it this is what you get.unlike virtually every other film on the subject of assassination it simply sits down explains how its to be done and equally important how its to be detected.hitchcock had toyed with a similar idea earlier but decided the movie if made factually would not excite the audience.unlike suddenly or black sunday and others of their ilk the jackal is doing it for money and is extremely capable. we learn nothing about him than that.there is no hidden reason like vietnam for dern in black sunday being a mentally unstable 4f army reject like sinatra in suddenly or brainwashed like harvey in the manchurian candidate.the pleasure of the movie is hes simply a guy doing a job.the fascination comes from how he carries it out.tension is added when the police find out about it! yet again zinneman resists how hollywood would solve it a point the remake missed entirely ,he simply shows how countries pre computor would in the real world tackle it! no groups of navy seals heavily armed special forces jets helicopters etc with a granite jawed hero with a special gun. just michelle lonsdale a plodding efficient cop who realises if he gets it wrong the shit is landing on him.the minutia of the inquiry grips us ,checking visitors passes and id cards one by one by hand .road blocks tv appeals even bugging the cabinet! its real down to earth police work tedious time consuming but if this really happened how it would be done! despite all this the tragedy is averted by chance and lonsdales beat cop instincts .even though everything has been done he stll personally checks the perimeter.even at the climax mystery continues .tony brittains very good scotland yard man has identified the jackal.hes buisiness man charles calthorpe CHACAL get it?except in a lovely twist it isnt .superbly mounted movie great performances a documentary like feel.if the jackal had been after de gaulle this is how it would have played out .

[@tonybush555]

Nailed it, Mike. Many thanks. T.

[@mikekemp9877]

@@tonybush555 my pleasure brilliant review as usual tony.

[@stanleyneu]

I have seen the film many times and it never fails to entertain me. I love the story and the actors. It is always exciting even though I know the end. I have read the book also and enjoyed it. I did feel sorry for the OAS body guard who was kidnapped and tortured. I did not like the sequel at all. The ending of the film was wonderful. Thank you for bringing it to us.

[@tonybush555]

HORRIBLE NEWS: Sky have remade it. With Eddie Redmayne as Edward Fox and Lashana Lynch as Michael Lonsdale. Why? Why would anyone do that? Here's the link to the trailer, but be warned, once you've seen it you can't unsee it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4mtY3uBpquVe5I