NOT The Jackel with Bruce Willis and Richard Gere! This is based on the Frederick Forsyth novel about an assasination attempt on French Pres. Charles de Gaulle in 1963(?). I could see where this movie wouldn't be for everyone for a number of reasons. Such as it's so low tech. When they finally get a lead on The Jackel's identity they have to physically collect hotel registry cards to check for his name. No computers. It makes you wonder how any crimes were solved. Anyway, both The Jackel and the French police inspector in charge of catching him are both pretty cunning.