Saboteur1942
Saboteur (1942)
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Cast
as Barry Kane
as Patricia "Pat" Martin
as Charles Tobin
as Frank Fry
as Freeman
as Neilson
as Mrs. Henrietta Sutton
as Phillip Martin
as Mrs. Mason
as Robert, the Butler
as Marine Sergeant MP
as Society Woman
as Mac, the Deputy Driver
as Young Mother
as Bones the Human Skeleton
as "Major" the Midget
as Tatania the Fat Woman
as Marigold, Siamese Twin
as Annette, Siamese Twin
as Foundation Leader
as Sheriff
as Footman
as FBI Chief
as Husband in Movie
as Man
as Man
as Man
as Worker
as Company Official
as Wife in Movie
as Neighbor
as Edward
as Bus Man
as FBI Chief
as Navy Man
as 1st FBI Man at Mason's House
as Ken Mason
as Plant Policeman
as Worker
as Cop
as Deputy
as Farmer's Wife
as Farmer
as Adele, the Maid
as Driver for Saboteurs
as Worker
as Worker
as FBI Man
as FBI Man
as Husband in Movie Audience
as Jitterbug
as Driver
as Stranger
as FBI Man at Mason's House
as Deputy Marshal
as Other Man in Movie
as Wife in Movie
as Plant Counterman
as Deputy
as Young Mother
as Motorcycle Cop
as Wife in Movie Audience
as George, the Truck Driver
as Marine Sergeant MP
as Refugee Mother
as Barry's Taxi Driver
as Detective
as Pat's Taxi Driver
as Marine
as Man in Movie Audience
as Blonde Aircraft Worker
as Taxi Driver
as FBI Assistant/Phone Operator
as Midget
as Midget
as Baby Susie Brown
as Cowhand
as Tatiana the Fat Woman
as Esmeralda the Bearded Lady/Lorelei
as Elevator Operator
as Deaf Man's Companion
as Deaf and Mute Man Outside Drug Store
as Party Guest
as Henchman
Critic Reviews for Saboteur
All Critics (18) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (3) | DVD (3)
Saboteur's ingredients are not uncommon, but Master Hitchcock deals them out in a sinister manner that makes them appear so.
Soldiers on patrol behind cafeteria workers, Fascist-sympathizing terrorists deeply embedded in small towns and big cities, and the chilling crackle of hectic radio warnings set a tone of ambient menace.
To put it mildly, Mr. Hitchcock and his writers have really let themselves go. Melodramatic action is their forte, but they scoff at speed limits this trip.
Wonderfully creative spy thriller, with strong point of view.
This political thriller, Hitchcock's contribution to American propaganda during WWII, is not one of the master's top films.
...even the most avid Hitchcock fan will have a tough time embracing the film.
Audience Reviews for Saboteur
Another decent piece of American propaganda made by Hitchcock during WWII following his Foreign Correspondent - and certainly a more consistent film than that one -, despite some trouble with pacing and the fact that for about every two or three hits, there is a miss.
Super Reviewer
A film that takes you on a journey towards the top of the statue of liberty! The beginning starts with an enormous fire and carries that momentum for the next 2 hours.
Super Reviewer
This is basically a proto version of North By Northwest that is not *quite* as brilliant, sticks out as a being a little too heavy with the propaganda (it did come out in 1942 and invovles the war), and is even a bit corny (maybe for it's own good. However, this is nevertheless a rip roaring thriller, and, while Hitch did this exact same thing many times over, this is one of the variations that really rocks. Can't really say why either. Maybe it's just the fact that, as I said, it was a prototype for the real masterpiece, kinda like if Beethoven ever recorded a rough demo version of Moonlight Sonata or something. We've got an airplane factory worker who goes on the run after being blamed for a fire bombing at his workplace that causes lots of destruction and takes the life of his best friend. So of course he goes on the hunt for the real perpetrator who happens to be a Nazi sympathizer, and gets caught up in a major plot involving those who hate America and her citizens all because of their freedom. So yeah, this might be a propaganda piece, but unlike NXNW, this one doesn't come off quite as convoluted with the plot specifics and red herrings. Robert Cummings is no Carey Grant, but he's likeable enough, as does a fine job. Priscilla Lane is also wonderful as this film's Blonde. This film also had the distinction of being Hitch's first film with an all American cast. Also, to really add to the tension, the climax takes place within and around the confines of the Statue of Liberty. Man, this really IS propaganda! All in all, this is quite a ride. Definitely give this one a shot.
Super Reviewer
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