The Jackal (1997) is an action-thriller directed by Michael Caton-Jones and stars Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier. The film is a loose remake of the 1973 movie The Day of the Jackal and follows the story of an international assassin known as “The Jackal” (played by Bruce Willis), who is hired by a powerful Russian mob to carry out a high-profile assassination in the United States.

As the Jackal meticulously plans his attack, the FBI, led by Deputy Director Carter Preston (Sidney Poitier), and a former IRA sniper, Declan Mulqueen (Richard Gere), are called in to stop him. Mulqueen, who has had past dealings with the elusive Jackal, becomes their best hope for tracking him down before he can complete his deadly mission. The film focuses on the intense cat-and-mouse chase between the law enforcement agencies and the cunning, unpredictable Jackal, who constantly changes his appearance and uses cutting-edge technology to evade capture.

The Jackal is known for its suspenseful plot, with Willis playing against type as a cold-blooded assassin. The film is filled with twists, action sequences, and a tense atmosphere, keeping viewers engaged as the countdown to the assassination approaches.