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'''''The Day of the Jackal''''' (French title: ''Chacal'') is a 1973 thriller/suspense film directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name. The film stars [[Edward Fox]] as a mysterious assassin known only as "The Jackal" and follows his plot to assassinate French President Charles De Gaulle and the efforts of the French authorities to stop him. ''[[The Jackal]]'', a 1997 thriller loosely inspired by the film and its original novel, starred [[Bruce Willis]] and [[Richard Gere]]. | '''''The Day of the Jackal''''' (French title: ''Chacal'') is a 1973 thriller/suspense film directed by Fred Zinnemann (''[[Behold a Pale Horse]], [[From Here to Eternity]], [[High Noon (1952)|High Noon]]'') and based on the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name. The film stars [[Edward Fox]] as a mysterious assassin known only as "The Jackal" and follows his plot to assassinate French President Charles De Gaulle and the efforts of the French authorities to stop him. ''[[The Jackal]]'', a 1997 thriller loosely inspired by the film and its original novel, starred [[Bruce Willis]] and [[Richard Gere]]. | ||
'''The following guns were used in the movie ''The Day of the Jackal'':''' | '''The following guns were used in the movie ''The Day of the Jackal'':''' | ||
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[[Image:M1928-A1_T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and simplified rear sight - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:M1928-A1_T.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M928A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine and simplified rear sight - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The OAS terrorist fires the M1928A1 Thompson at De Gaulle's car. It's hard to tell if there is a Cutts compensator, but the position of the bolt actuator and the simplified rear sight are clear.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-Thompson-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The OAS terrorist fires the M1928A1 Thompson at De Gaulle's car. It's hard to tell in this image if there is a Cutts compensator, but the position of the bolt actuator and the simplified rear sight are clear.]] | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-M1Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The OAS terrorists watch as De Gaulle's convoy speeds away.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-M1Thompson-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The OAS terrorists watch as De Gaulle's convoy speeds away. The Cutts compensator is visible here.]] | ||
==MAT-49== | ==MAT-49== | ||
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==MAS AA-52== | ==MAS AA-52== | ||
[[MAS AA-52]] machine guns are mounted in | [[MAS AA-52]] machine guns are co-axially mounted in Panhard AML-60 armored cars. | ||
[[File: | [[File:AAT-52 Char HMG.jpg|thumb|400px|none|MAS AAT-52 Char - 7.5x54mm French]] | ||
[[File:TDOTJ-FVBCI-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The machine gun is seen in the turret of an armored | [[File:TDOTJ-FVBCI-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The machine gun is seen in the turret of an armored car to the left of a breech-loading 60mm mortar.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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[[Image:TDOTJ-MAS36-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The firing squad executes Bastien-Thiry.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-MAS36-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The firing squad executes Bastien-Thiry.]] | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-MAS36-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Presidential honor guard prepare to parade with MAS-36s.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-MAS36-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Presidential honor guard prepare to parade with MAS-36s.]] | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-MAS36-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|French | [[Image:TDOTJ-MAS36-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|French gendarmes are also armed with MAS-36 rifles.]] | ||
==MAS-49/56== | ==MAS-49 & MAS-49/56== | ||
French gendarmes are seen with [[MAS-49|MAS-49/56]] rifles when they surround a hotel that the Jackal is suspected of hiding in. Later, soldiers taking part in the Liberation Day Parade also carry MAS-49/56 rifles. | French gendarmes are seen with [[MAS-49|MAS-49/56]] rifles when they surround a hotel that the Jackal is suspected of hiding in. Later, soldiers taking part in the Liberation Day Parade also carry MAS-49/56 rifles. Some of these rifles are the longer MAS-49 easily identified by the long handguards and lack of integral grenade launcher/muzzle brake. | ||
[[File:MAS-49-firstmodel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MAS-49 Rifle - 7.5x54mm French.]] | [[File:MAS-49-firstmodel.jpg|thumb|none|450px|MAS-49 Rifle - 7.5x54mm French.]] | ||
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==Custom-Made Sniper Rifle== | ==Custom-Made Sniper Rifle== | ||
The Jackal ([[Edward Fox]]) uses a [["Day of the Jackal" Sniper Rifle|custom made sniper rifle]] created by an Italian gunsmith as part of his plan to assassinate Charles De Gaulle. The rifle is fitted with a suppressor, telescopic sight, and is disguised within a set of crutches. | The Jackal ([[Edward Fox]]) uses a [["Day of the Jackal" Sniper Rifle|custom made sniper rifle]] in the .22 caliber created by an Italian gunsmith as part of his plan to assassinate Charles De Gaulle. The rifle is fitted with a suppressor, telescopic sight, and is disguised within a set of crutches. | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Jackal inspects the rifle with the gunsmith ([[Cyril Cusack]]).]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Jackal inspects the rifle with the gunsmith ([[Cyril Cusack]]).]] | ||
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[[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Jackal adjusts the zero on the telescopic sight.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Jackal adjusts the zero on the telescopic sight.]] | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is loaded with an explosive bullet.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is loaded with an explosive bullet.]] | ||
[[File:TheJackalSniperRifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The disassembled rifle.]] | |||
[[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Jackal sets up the firing position before the assassination.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-rifle-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Jackal sets up the firing position before the assassination.]] | ||
[[File:DayofthejackalBullet.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The explosive bullets provided for the Jackal. The cartridges appear to be 22 Magnum (WMR). See the discussion page for a comparison of 22 Magnum to the 22 Hornet.]] | |||
=Others= | =Others= | ||
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== Panhard AML-60 == | == Panhard AML-60 == | ||
French soldiers drive through the streets in Panhard AML-60 armored cars. | |||
[[Image:TDOTJ-FVBCI-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Panhard AML-60 is equipped with a 60-mm breech loading Brandt mortar and [[MAS AA-52]] machine gun.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-FVBCI-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Panhard AML-60 is equipped with a 60-mm breech loading Brandt mortar and [[MAS AA-52]] machine gun.]] | ||
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==AMX-13== | ==AMX-13== | ||
During the grand parade of the French army on Champs-Élysées, AMX-13 light tanks make an appearance. | |||
[[Image:TDOTJ-AMX13-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:TDOTJ-AMX13-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AMX-13s belonging to a column on a military parade.]] | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-AMX13-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers discuss | [[Image:TDOTJ-AMX13-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Soldiers discuss in Etoile square. In the background is an AMX-13.]] | ||
=Trivia= | =Trivia= | ||
[[Image:TDOTJ-poster.jpg|thumb|none|350px|French theatrical poster.]] | [[Image:TDOTJ-poster.jpg|thumb|none|350px|French theatrical poster.]] | ||
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The Day of the Jackal (French title: Chacal) is a 1973 thriller/suspense film directed by Fred Zinnemann (Behold a Pale Horse, From Here to Eternity, High Noon) and based on the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name. The film stars Edward Fox as a mysterious assassin known only as "The Jackal" and follows his plot to assassinate French President Charles De Gaulle and the efforts of the French authorities to stop him. The Jackal, a 1997 thriller loosely inspired by the film and its original novel, starred Bruce Willis and Richard Gere.
The following guns were used in the movie The Day of the Jackal:
Warning: Some Spoilers Ahead!
Handguns
Mle 1892 revolver
A Mle 1892 Revolver is used by a French officer to deliver the coup de grâce to Lieutenant Colonel Jean Bastien-Thiry (Jean Sorel) after his execution by firing squad in the film's introduction.
Walther P38
A Walther P38 pistol is used by an Organisation de l'armée secrète (OAS) terrorist during a series of bank robberies that are orchestrated to pay the Jackal's fee.
Submachine Guns
MP40
Two of the OAS terrorists who ambush President De Gaulle's motorcade in the introduction use MP40 submachine guns.
M1928A1 Thompson
Another OAS terrorist uses a M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun during the ambush of President De Gaulle's motorcade.
MAT-49
Various gendarmes and police officers throughout the movie are armed with MAT-49 submachine guns. Inspector Claude Lebel (Michael Lonsdale) uses a MAT-49 during the film's finale when he confronts the Jackal.
Machine Guns
Chatellerault M1924/29 light machine gun
A third OAS terrorist uses a Chatellerault M1924/29 machine gun to shoot at De Gaulle's Citroen DS, riddling the car with bullets but failing to prevent its escape.
MAS AA-52
MAS AA-52 machine guns are co-axially mounted in Panhard AML-60 armored cars.
Rifles
MAS-36
MAS-36 rifles are used by the firing squad that executes Lieutenant Colonel Jean Bastien-Thiry.
MAS-49 & MAS-49/56
French gendarmes are seen with MAS-49/56 rifles when they surround a hotel that the Jackal is suspected of hiding in. Later, soldiers taking part in the Liberation Day Parade also carry MAS-49/56 rifles. Some of these rifles are the longer MAS-49 easily identified by the long handguards and lack of integral grenade launcher/muzzle brake.
Custom-Made Sniper Rifle
The Jackal (Edward Fox) uses a custom made sniper rifle in the .22 caliber created by an Italian gunsmith as part of his plan to assassinate Charles De Gaulle. The rifle is fitted with a suppressor, telescopic sight, and is disguised within a set of crutches.
Others
Panhard AML-60
French soldiers drive through the streets in Panhard AML-60 armored cars.
AMX-13
During the grand parade of the French army on Champs-Élysées, AMX-13 light tanks make an appearance.
