20 Action movies that live up to the saying "old is gold"

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Cary Grant in North By Northwest| Image via Warner Bros. Pictures — Cary Grant in North By Northwest | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

16) The Day Of The Jackal (1973)

Michael Lonsdale in The Day of The Jackal | Image via Universal Pictures

Fred Zinnemann's The Day of the Jackal is a sensibly engineered thriller about the professional killer hired to kill the French President. The smart script, unforgettable performances, and raw portrayal of espionage have made this one of the greatest thrillers ever made. This film's trace can be seen in many modern-day spying stories.