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Col. Rodin:
We are not terrorists, you understand. We are patriots. Our duty is to the soldiers who died fighting in Algeria, and to the three million French citizens who have always lived there. The Jackal:
And so you want to get rid of him. Col. Rodin:
Speaking as a professional, do you think it's possible? The Jackal:
It's possible. The point is getting away with it. And Speaking as a professional, that's a very important consideration. Montclair:
But in principle you say it could be done? The Jackal:
Yes, with enough time and planning. It would be more difficult than most other targets. Casson:
Why more? The Jackal:
Because de Gaulle has the best security service in the world. Their information is first-class. You see, gentlemen, not only have your own efforts failed, but you've rather queered the pitch for everyone else. Casson:
How dare you suggest that! The Jackal:
In this work, you simply can't afford to be emotional. That's why you've made so many mistakes. Col. Rodin:
But if we decided to employ a professional... The Jackal:
You have to employ a professional. Your organization is so riddled with informers that nothing you decide is a secret for long. No, the job would have to be done by an outsider. The only question would be by whom, and for how much
We are not terrorists, you understand. We are patriots. Our duty is to the soldiers who died fighting in Algeria, and to the three million French citizens who have always lived there. The Jackal:
And so you want to get rid of him. Col. Rodin:
Speaking as a professional, do you think it's possible? The Jackal:
It's possible. The point is getting away with it. And Speaking as a professional, that's a very important consideration. Montclair:
But in principle you say it could be done? The Jackal:
Yes, with enough time and planning. It would be more difficult than most other targets. Casson:
Why more? The Jackal:
Because de Gaulle has the best security service in the world. Their information is first-class. You see, gentlemen, not only have your own efforts failed, but you've rather queered the pitch for everyone else. Casson:
How dare you suggest that! The Jackal:
In this work, you simply can't afford to be emotional. That's why you've made so many mistakes. Col. Rodin:
But if we decided to employ a professional... The Jackal:
You have to employ a professional. Your organization is so riddled with informers that nothing you decide is a secret for long. No, the job would have to be done by an outsider. The only question would be by whom, and for how much
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Why more
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Because De Gaulle has the best security in the world
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Their information is first class
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You see gentlemen not only have your own efforts failed
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but you've queered the pitch for others
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How dare you suggest You can't afford to be emotional
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It's why you've made so many mistakes
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If we decided to employ a professional You have to employ a professional
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Your organization is so riddled with informers
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that nothing you decide is a secret for long
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The job would have to be done by an outsider
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The only question is by whom and for how much
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Movie Summary
An international assassin known as ‘The Jackal’ is employed by disgruntled French generals to kill President Charles de Gaulle, with a dedicated gendarme on the assassin’s trail.
