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Saint Jack (1979)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 12
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After a couple of major studio flops, Peter Bogdanovich returned to his 1960s filmmaking roots with this Roger Corman-produced low budget film. Easygoing expatriate Jack Flowers (Ben Gazzara) makes his living in early-1970s Singapore legally and illegally looking after the needs of American and British businessmen, such as the mild-mannered William Leigh (Denholm Elliott). With his gift for putting clients and girls at ease, Jack opens a successful brothel, but pressure from local mobsters soon

R, 1 hr. 52 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International

Directed By: Peter Bogdanovich

Written By: Peter Bogdanovich, Howard Sackler, Paul Theroux

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1979 Wide

On DVD: Jan 23, 2001

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Cast

Ben Gazzara
Jack Flowers
Denholm Elliott
William Leigh
James Villiers
Frogget
Joss Ackland
Yardley
Rodney Bewes
Smale
Lisa Lu
Mrs. Yates
Mark Kingston
Yates
Monika Subramaniam
Monika
Judy Lim
Judy
George Lazenby
Senator
Peter Bogdanovich
Eddie Schuman
Joseph Noel
Gopi
David Lazenby
Hoaward Sackler
Rodney Eastman

Critic Reviews for Saint Jack

All Critics (12) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (5) | DVD (2)

If Saint Jack is not another complete embarrassment for Bogdanovich, it nonetheless reveals his deficiencies as a film maker.

July 18, 2008 Full Review Source: TIME Magazine

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Frank Rich

TIME Magazine

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Well crafted, finely acted, and conjures up a positively intriguing milieu.

July 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

Variety

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One wishes it were more outrageous and less knowing.

May 9, 2005 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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The story is told in too meandering a style and the many well-acted characterizations never mesh together.

July 18, 2008 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

A surprisingly fine and forceful character study.

May 27, 2006 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

Hard to imagine how anyone could make less of such a promising subject.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Time Out

Gripping drama, vivid view of Singapore.

May 28, 2005 Comment

Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Saint Jack offers a subtle study of cultural tensions and misunderstandings.

January 27, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

Certainly one of The Last Picture Show's director's better efforts, he is still searching for the project with which he may hit the jackpot again.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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Gazarra is amazing; Muller as DP; a story about capitalism; friendships are business here, maybe real in passing; Jack stays true to himself

July 24, 2007

Adam Mahler

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Director Peter Bogdonovich didn?t have much of a budget to work with and does an excellent job creating a believable and gritty atmosphere. Very well acted, especially by Ben Gazzara, one of the best roles of his career. His performance is thoughtful and subtle. Very well done, interesting story.

July 4, 2010