The Day of the Jackal (1973) The master gunsmith played by Cyril Cusack creates a custom sniper rifle. #dayofthejackal #classicmovies movie #movieclips
In the book he states he keeps a ledger of all the appointments, and should he go missing or DOA the Jackal would be his last noted gun client. The forger tries to leverage his position . Blackmail gets him a lethal karate chop to the neck /Left dead folded into a steamer trunk .......................alas his luck he fucked the duck..........
I've been amazed yeh. It is such a quality scene. Uploaded these shorts first which got some views before uploading full. ruclips.net/p/PLTdcYy77_6Rr8eGku_hmaCuGLlDNEQNxb&si=WCFvlRYJCeSeKYFy
I think there is a misconception from watching the movie that the Jackal respected the gunsmith and therefore didn't murder him like he did the forger. In the book, it is clear that he thought of killing him, but didn't because the gunsmith kept records of schematics, appointment times, etc that could be released if he died. So he didn't kill the guy because it could compromise his mission. The scene ends so abruptly that I suspect that there was a conversation alluding to the above but they just decided to cut it out, probably because it would make the forger's fate more predictable since he made the mistake of assuring the Jackal that only he knew where the negatives were stashed and nobody came up to his room - oopsie. So gunsmith had insurance to prevent a customer bumping him off, while the forger didn't but the cut implies professional respect for one and not the other. It is also notable that the crappy remake The Jackal did something similar, flipping the gunsmith and forger around but otherwise playing out in a similar way.
The cut makes it make more sense if you think about it. An old professional craftsman in a field where confidence and secrecy are crucial would know how to operate and both that it is poor taste and unprofessional (and bad for your health) to lean too far in to implying that you have dirt and leverage over the other guy, and they also would know by the nature of what they do that the other guy always has dirt and leverage over them since theyre doing dirt together. And rule 1 or 2 of being an arms salesman is not to get shot with the merchandise. From the Jackals side, being able to get weapons means keeping a network of people, and it would be hard to keep that network of people if you either wipe them out or pick up a reputation as a literal backstabber. And the forger was definitely trying to extort him and go back on the agreed upon price... once somebody establishes that their mind works on blackmail and threats, even if you abide by their current demands you know that any time they have a need they might try leaning on you... there can never be trust from that moment forward
Like The Jackal, the gunsmith was a professional. Sells and manufactures weapons to the right customer, and no questions asked. The forger on the other hand tried to blackmail The Jackal, with some identifiable negatives, and that was his downfall.
We do--and there's no "I must see the greatest gunsmith of our time" scene, nothing external to the *action* to indicate how good they both are, just the necessary action.
There is an outtake with the old gunsmith when he turns his back and says he has a a bit more expenses, and the Jackal considers chopping im, and when the gunsmith says its only about £20 and not trying to rip him off, he decides to spare him.
I thought that was in the original cut. Jake Black getting offed for dishonestly trying extort Bruce Willis in the remake was a nod to that scene. I remember how frightened the gunsmith was when the jackal took offense.
In the book, the gunsmith explains to the Jackal that his lawyer holds a letter with all the available information of their interaction. If he doesn't receive a call from the gunsmith at an appointed time, the lawyer will mail it to the authorities. If he does get the call, the lawyer burns the whole thing without reading it. He apologizes for this, simply states in his line of work, this is necessary. The Jackal understands completely.
The gun was made by British gunsmith the late Derek Fearn at his Catton Hall workshop from an old BSA .22LR rifle and supplied to the film production company via a third party. Derek was never credited with the job.
Looks like he started with an off-the-shelf BSA or Greener action. Even if he made a new barrel from scratch, two weeks isn’t much of a stretch, just a bunch of lathe work.
Mercury fulminate, basically priming compound. As opposed to "glycerine" (probably nitro) Everyone assumes Mercury bullets in old texts or films means liquid Mercury, it's not, it's an extremely sensitive explosive.
I have watched this movie at least 100 times and never noticed the JFK picture. This scene would have taken place within 180 days of JFK’s actual assassination
@@AL-pc1rb I think it would be easiest option to modify an existing rifle than to make the item from scratch. The rifle is still custom as it now fits inside a crutch.
@@AL-pc1rb He only had about two weeks to make the weapon from the design he was given during their first meeting, off the shelf parts would be a known quantity leaving more time to get the rest sorted out.
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Shorts from these scenes
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Cyril C is absolutely brilliant in this: that mixture of pride in his work, apprehension and plain fear as he knows he is dealing with a monster…
In the book he states he keeps a ledger of all the appointments, and should he go missing or DOA the Jackal would be his last noted gun client. The forger tries to leverage his position . Blackmail gets him a lethal karate chop to the neck /Left dead folded into a steamer trunk .......................alas his luck he fucked the duck..........
He's dealt with a lot of "monsters" in the past. It's referred to in the book. That's why the Jackal doesn't kill him, he's a "solid" armorer.
I love how he refers to the target as “the gentleman”.😂
Like a tailor lol
Crazy to think that in only 3 days just over 46,000 have watched this specific clip, Goes to show the quality and rewatch ability of this classic
I've been amazed yeh. It is such a quality scene.
Uploaded these shorts first which got some views before uploading full.
ruclips.net/p/PLTdcYy77_6Rr8eGku_hmaCuGLlDNEQNxb&si=WCFvlRYJCeSeKYFy
Love the simplicity compared to modern versions with heavy complex heavy large calibre autos. This is class
I think there is a misconception from watching the movie that the Jackal respected the gunsmith and therefore didn't murder him like he did the forger. In the book, it is clear that he thought of killing him, but didn't because the gunsmith kept records of schematics, appointment times, etc that could be released if he died. So he didn't kill the guy because it could compromise his mission. The scene ends so abruptly that I suspect that there was a conversation alluding to the above but they just decided to cut it out, probably because it would make the forger's fate more predictable since he made the mistake of assuring the Jackal that only he knew where the negatives were stashed and nobody came up to his room - oopsie. So gunsmith had insurance to prevent a customer bumping him off, while the forger didn't but the cut implies professional respect for one and not the other.
It is also notable that the crappy remake The Jackal did something similar, flipping the gunsmith and forger around but otherwise playing out in a similar way.
that remake was aweful indeed
The cut makes it make more sense if you think about it. An old professional craftsman in a field where confidence and secrecy are crucial would know how to operate and both that it is poor taste and unprofessional (and bad for your health) to lean too far in to implying that you have dirt and leverage over the other guy, and they also would know by the nature of what they do that the other guy always has dirt and leverage over them since theyre doing dirt together. And rule 1 or 2 of being an arms salesman is not to get shot with the merchandise. From the Jackals side, being able to get weapons means keeping a network of people, and it would be hard to keep that network of people if you either wipe them out or pick up a reputation as a literal backstabber. And the forger was definitely trying to extort him and go back on the agreed upon price... once somebody establishes that their mind works on blackmail and threats, even if you abide by their current demands you know that any time they have a need they might try leaning on you... there can never be trust from that moment forward
Like The Jackal, the gunsmith was a professional. Sells and manufactures weapons to the right customer, and no questions asked. The forger on the other hand tried to blackmail The Jackal, with some identifiable negatives, and that was his downfall.
£1,200 in 1962 would be the equivalent of £32,000 or $42,000 in today's (2024) money. A good rate for 2 weeks of work.
no which goes to show he was mugged ! 32k for a bit a couple of bits of steel tosser
This reached me thirdhand, but a screenwriter once said the easiest way to make us like a character is to have them be good at their job.
Don't we just love to see professionals at work.
We do--and there's no "I must see the greatest gunsmith of our time" scene, nothing external to the *action* to indicate how good they both are, just the necessary action.
There is an outtake with the old gunsmith when he turns his back and says he has a a bit more expenses, and the Jackal considers chopping im, and when the gunsmith says its only about £20 and not trying to rip him off, he decides to spare him.
haha wow! it's on the dvd?
I thought that was in the original cut. Jake Black getting offed for dishonestly trying extort Bruce Willis in the remake was a nod to that scene. I remember how frightened the gunsmith was when the jackal took offense.
In the book, the gunsmith explains to the Jackal that his lawyer holds a letter with all the available information of their interaction. If he doesn't receive a call from the gunsmith at an appointed time, the lawyer will mail it to the authorities. If he does get the call, the lawyer burns the whole thing without reading it. He apologizes for this, simply states in his line of work, this is necessary. The Jackal understands completely.
It's the forger who asks for more money and gets killed if I remember
@@capuchinhelper Yes the forger is the one that get that exit .
Still a fantastic movie 🎬, remember watching it as a kid late 70s 🇬🇧 📺 , we were assassin mad after watching 😅 everyone wanted to be a ninja 😅
The gun was made by British gunsmith the late Derek Fearn at his Catton Hall workshop from an old BSA .22LR rifle and supplied to the film production company via a third party. Derek was never credited with the job.
i love this movie way more superior acting and suspense than remake.😂😮😊
What, you didn't like Jack Black as the gunsmith?
NO! His character was boring.
funny thing - they discuss detiles under Kennedy's foto
Well spotted! Kennedy’s face is clearly shown in the open magazine on the table (next to the Campari bottle)
Helluva machinist to complete that sort of design and execution in two weeks.
Looks like he started with an off-the-shelf BSA or Greener action.
Even if he made a new barrel from scratch, two weeks isn’t much of a stretch, just a bunch of lathe work.
He did say he would modify an existing gun to meet the needs, that saved a lot of time and money.
2:36 best part of the whole scene
haha yeh it had to be kept in
@@mr_dillus you are a scholar and a gentleman
This is like one of those gunsmith tasks in Tarkov
Just a down and out cold conversation.
How did you know to choose this as a subject to be watched. Love the film.
Everyone remembers that stock 😮
So it's just an even more simplified Welrod, getting rid of the magazine and the grip and slim it down as much as possible.
It seems that the movie did not change very much from the novel.
Seen this movie dozens of times and it's always disappointing he doesn't succeed at the end.
Keep watching, it might happen one day
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'The Day Of The Jackal ( Alternate Ending )'
Like Steve McQueen on his motorbike!
@@reddwarf666 Right. Damn barbed wire.
Yes, it's not often you are rooting for the ruthless, murderous, psychopath!
So there's a picture of JFK on the coffee table....
Are they looking at a picture of JFK when discussing a political assassination?
.22 magnum shell
Don't forget the mercury 😅
Mercury fulminate, basically priming compound. As opposed to "glycerine" (probably nitro)
Everyone assumes Mercury bullets in old texts or films means liquid Mercury, it's not, it's an extremely sensitive explosive.
0:46 The ear. Always the ear.
Who is that president in the magazine's cover over the Coffee Tablet?
JFK
I have watched this movie at least 100 times and never noticed the JFK picture. This scene would have taken place within 180 days of JFK’s actual assassination
What a daft scene. As if you can use an “eye-crometer” to determine the concentricity and rifiling of the barrel as if it were a golf club.
The old MK 1 eyeball 😂.
Good enough for Kyber gunsmiths , good enough for him .😂
The parts also show signs of significant wear, which doesn't fit with freshly custom made parts.
@@AL-pc1rb I think it would be easiest option to modify an existing rifle than to make the item from scratch. The rifle is still custom as it now fits inside a crutch.
@@AL-pc1rb He only had about two weeks to make the weapon from the design he was given during their first meeting, off the shelf parts would be a known quantity leaving more time to get the rest sorted out.