The Death of the Jackal

The Death of the Jackal

The Death of the Jackal

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The Death of the Jackal

1984

1h 30m

5.5(6 votes)

Thriller

Horror

Overview

A psycho-killer is on the loose targeting only young women. Grisly deaths pile up, one after another. The real problem is not finding out who he is, but instead, how to stop him.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Mario Almada

Mario Almada

Sheriff Bob

Fernando Almada

Fernando Almada

Roy

Sexy Vanessa

Sexy Vanessa

Joan

Olivia Collins

Olivia Collins

Sally

Lizetta Romo

Sgt. Garcia

Ruben Benavides

Doctor

Fernando Benavides

Sgt. Rodriguez

Nina Kovars

Rubia

Victor Alanis

Estivador 1

Jorge Busto

Policía 1

Creative team

Directed by: Pedro Galindo III
Pedro Galindo
Written by: Pedro Galindo III
Gilberto de Anda

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