Movie

Saigon: Year of the Cat

★ 5.3(6)19831h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Stephen Frears
Release date: 1983-11-29
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Thames Television

About Saigon: Year of the Cat

Saigon: Year of the Cat is a 1983 movie in the Drama, Romance and War genres, directed by Stephen Frears, starring Judi Dench, Frederic Forrest and Chic Murray. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Saigon: Year of the Cat in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The year is 1974, and Barbara Dean (Judi Dench), a British assistant manager in a foreign bank in Saigon, begins a relationship with American Bob Chesneau (Frederic Forrest). She quickly realises that he works for the CIA and he knows that the fall of South Vietnam is very near.

Cast

Judi Dench

Barbara Dean

Frederic Forrest

Bob Chesneau

Chic Murray

Mr. Haliwell

E.G. Marshall

The Ambassador

Josef Sommer

Jack Ockham

Wallace Shawn

Frank Judd

Roger Rees

Donald Henderson

Clarke Peters

Soldier

Tawee Sub

Ambassador's Secretary

Bob Sherman

Ambassador's Aide

Manning Redwood

Colonel Fielder

Yim Hoontrakul

Trinh

Themes & keywords

vietnam warvietnamcentral intelligence agency (cia)1970ssaigonfall of saigon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Saigon: Year of the Cat in France?+

Saigon: Year of the Cat is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Saigon: Year of the Cat on Netflix?+

Saigon: Year of the Cat is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Saigon: Year of the Cat?+

Saigon: Year of the Cat has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Saigon: Year of the Cat?+

Saigon: Year of the Cat stars Judi Dench, Frederic Forrest, Chic Murray, E.G. Marshall and Josef Sommer.

When did Saigon: Year of the Cat come out?+

Saigon: Year of the Cat is a 1983 movie directed by Stephen Frears.

What genre is Saigon: Year of the Cat?+

Saigon: Year of the Cat is Drama, Romance, War and TV Movie film.

Who directed Saigon: Year of the Cat?+

Saigon: Year of the Cat was directed by Stephen Frears.