The Jackal (Real name: Charles Calthrop / "Alexandre") - Played by Edward Fox. A tall, sandy-haired, upper-class English assassin. He never smokes, drinks minimally, and uses a revolving collection of passports and disguises. Indexed under: Methodology, Weaponry (Custom Sniper Rifle), Disguises.
Part One: Anatomy of a Plot – The OAS hires an assassin after failed attempts on De Gaulle. Index Of The Day Of The Jackal
Reviews and contemporary criticism of Forsyth’s work (search literary journals for 1970s reception)
Histories of the OAS and the Algerian War for contextual background
II. Principal Character Index
The Antagonist
The Jackal (a.k.a. "Charles Calthrop"): A ruthless, highly professional, and anonymous British assassin. He is the protagonist of the narrative in terms of screen time, though he is the villain. He is characterized by his meticulous planning, disguise skills, and lack of political ideology.
: The novel’s first half focuses on the Jackal’s cold, methodical preparations, including obtaining false identities, commissioning a custom-built rifle disguised as a crutch, and scouting vantage points in Paris. The Pursuit The Jackal (Real name: Charles Calthrop / "Alexandre")
