Question 1

Why is 'The Jackal' credited as 'based on the screenplay' instead of Frederick Forsyth's novel?

Accepted Answer

Frederick Forsyth, author of the novel 'The Day of the Jackal', insisted his name be removed from the credits, leading to this billing.

Question 2

What inside joke did Richard Gere and Bruce Willis share while filming 'The Jackal'?

Accepted Answer

Since they filmed many scenes separately, they would often ask each other 'How's your movie going?' when they met.

Question 3

What happened to Richard Gere's facial hair in his early scenes, and why?

Accepted Answer

Gere initially had a mustache and goatee for a different look, but the studio was unhappy, so they shot an extra scene where he shaves to explain his clean-shaven appearance later.

Question 4

Which festival recognized 'The Jackal' in 2010?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in 2010.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in 'The Jackal'?

Accepted Answer

A psychopathic hitman known as The Jackal is hired by the Russian mafia for revenge, pursued by an FBI deputy director, a Russian MVK Major, and a jailed IRA terrorist who can identify him.

Question 6

Why is 'The Jackal' billed as 'based on the screenplay' instead of the original novel?

Accepted Answer

Frederick Forsyth, who wrote the novel 'The Day of the Jackal', insisted his name be taken off the credits of this film.

Question 7

What inside joke did Richard Gere and Bruce Willis share during filming?

Accepted Answer

Because they filmed many of their scenes separately, they would often ask each other 'How's your movie going?' when they'd meet.

Question 8

What happened to Richard Gere's facial hair early in the film and why?

Accepted Answer

Gere had a mustache and goatee in his first scenes, but the studio was unhappy, so they shot an extra scene where he asks for a razor to explain his clean-shaven appearance later.

Question 9

Which major film festival recognized 'The Jackal' years after its release?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in 2010.

Question 10

Who are the three main characters tasked with stopping the elusive hitman known as The Jackal?

Accepted Answer

A deputy FBI director (Preston), a Russian MVK Major (Valentina Koslova), and a jailed IRA terrorist (Declan Mulqueen) who can recognize him.

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