Is The Day of the Jackal based on a true story?

[MarisolLin]

Loved the thriller aspect of The Day of the Jackal, but was wondering—is it a true story or purely fiction? The realism made it feel like a real assassination plot.

 

[Lucky]

The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth is a work of fiction, though it is set against real historical events. It imagines an assassination attempt on French President Charles de Gaulle. While inspired by actual political tensions in France during the 1960s, the character of the “Jackal” and the plot itself are fictional.

 

[robbin]

“The Day of the Jackal” is not based on a true story, but it’s inspired by real historical events. The 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth and its film adaptation are fictional thrillers about an assassin hired to kill French President Charles de Gaulle. However, the story’s realism stems from actual political tensions and assassination attempts in 1960s France.

 

[danisjohn]

No, The Day of the Jackal is not a true story. It is a fictional thriller written by Frederick Forsyth. However, it is inspired by real historical events involving the French government and the OAS organization, which gives the story a realistic feel.