This is certainly a quality movie with a classy cast. As far as movies about Carlos the Jackal go, this one beats Bruce Willis' feeble efforts in 'The Jackal' to a bloody pulp, then spits on them. I am a bit surprised that this movie hasn't attracted more votes, something of a 'sleeper' obviously. A pity because this film is definitely worth a watch. It is clever and never dull. See it, 7/10

It worked! Director Christian Duguay created a very clever action/spy thriller. The actors Donald Sutherland and especially Aidan Quinn gave a top performance. What a pity that we couldn´t see Aidan Quinn in others movies like this one till now. He was simply the best in the role as Ramirez/Carlos for what he should have earned the Oscar. The picture was very nice. The scenes are fast paced from beginning to the end and the story doesn´t let you a chance to get bored. The movie is too underrated and I recommend it to anyone otherwise you will miss something great. Believe me you will not be disappointed. That´s why i give it 9/10.

It's 1974 Paris. Terrorist Carlos the Jackal (Aidan Quinn) blows up a cafe and CIA agent Jack Shaw (Donald Sutherland) barely survives. After Carlos attacks OPEC, Shaw recognizes Carlos as he makes his exit. In 1986, Israeli agent Amos (Ben Kingsley) captures Carlos in Jerusalem but it turns out to be American Naval Lt. Cmdr. Annibal Ramirez (Aidan Quinn). Shaw sees potential in using the doppelganger to trick the KGB who is supporting the real Carlos.

This is part spy thriller, part action, part character study, and partly interesting. The movie starts with an extraordinary hand grenade. It blows up real good and really unrealistic. After that, the movie improves with believeability until Ramirez goes to confront Carlos. That scene makes no sense. There's no point in it. They should leave it to the KGB. The stupidity of that move leaves the movie wanting. This could be a great spy thriller but a couple of problems keep it down.