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Saint Jack

  • 1979
  • VM14
  • 1h 52min
VALUTAZIONE IMDb
7,0/10
3150
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Ben Gazzara in Saint Jack (1979)
Political DramaDrama

Jack Flowers, un imbroglione americano nella Singapore dei primi anni '70, sogna di costruire una fortuna gestendo un bordello e tornare negli Stati Uniti per condurre una vita di lusso.Jack Flowers, un imbroglione americano nella Singapore dei primi anni '70, sogna di costruire una fortuna gestendo un bordello e tornare negli Stati Uniti per condurre una vita di lusso.Jack Flowers, un imbroglione americano nella Singapore dei primi anni '70, sogna di costruire una fortuna gestendo un bordello e tornare negli Stati Uniti per condurre una vita di lusso.

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    • Peter Bogdanovich
  • Sceneggiatura
    • Howard Sackler
    • Paul Theroux
    • Peter Bogdanovich
  • Star
    • Ben Gazzara
    • Denholm Elliott
    • James Villiers
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  • VALUTAZIONE IMDb
    7,0/10
    3150
    LA TUA VALUTAZIONE
    • Regia
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Howard Sackler
      • Paul Theroux
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Star
      • Ben Gazzara
      • Denholm Elliott
      • James Villiers
    • 44Recensioni degli utenti
    • 26Recensioni della critica
    • 57Metascore
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    • Nominato ai 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 vittoria e 1 candidatura in totale

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    Ben Gazzara
    Ben Gazzara
    • Jack Flowers
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • William Leigh
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • Frogget
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Yardley
    Rodney Bewes
    Rodney Bewes
    • Smale
    Mark Kingston
    Mark Kingston
    • Yates
    Lisa Lu
    Lisa Lu
    • Mrs. Yates
    Monika Subramaniam
    • Monika
    Judy Lim
    • Judy
    George Lazenby
    George Lazenby
    • Senator
    Peter Bogdanovich
    Peter Bogdanovich
    • Eddie Schuman
    Joseph Noël
    • Gopi
    • (as Joseph Noel)
    Kian Bee Ong
    • Hing
    Yan Meng Tan
    • Little Hing
    Andrew Chua
    • Andrew (Taxi Driver)
    Peter Pang
    • Triad Gang Member
    Ronald Ng
    • Triad Gang Member
    Teow Keng Seow
    • Triad Gang Member
    • Regia
      • Peter Bogdanovich
    • Sceneggiatura
      • Howard Sackler
      • Paul Theroux
      • Peter Bogdanovich
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    8DukeEman

    A story nicely told.

    Set in the early 70's of Singapore as a pimp has his ups and downs in the sex industry. Pay close attention to the clever time frame and enjoy Ben Gazzara's wonderful performance. Bogdanovich hasn't made a decent film since this! A story nicely told.
    brujay-1

    Eliot: "These girls, they're all so beautiful." Gazzara: "They're all guys."

    Ben Gazzara is not the Jack Flowers I saw in Paul Theroux' novel; he's too self-confident by half. But different in tone as they may be, both Theroux' and Bogdanovich's "Saint Jack" are successes. The location shooting in Singapore and the utter lack of background music are among Bogdanovich's own touches. It's a fine, solid little film, sexy, political and all over bright. Gazzara works as a gofer for a Chinese business to maintain his visa. But his dream is to open his own brothel, which with the backing of a few friends, he does. But the Chinese "mafia" closes him down (the confrontation with a Chinese midget and his musclemen is memorable). And then the CIA, represented by Peter Bogdanovith, subsidizes Flowers in a new brothel for Viet troops on R&R. It lasts as long as the war does (his former Chinese employer rags Gazzara about the Vietnamese victory). Then Gazzara is forced into some sleazy blackmail which, finally, he rejects. A moral decision in a very amoral story. British actor James Villiers has a small but distinctive part as Frogget. In a conversation with bar cronies he says: "The last time I was in UK they made homosexuality legal. I said to my wife, I said let's get out of here before they make it compulsory." This is not on DVD yet. Why the hell not?
    9samelsby

    Bogdanovich return to form

    A poignant and evocative portrayal of the seamy side of Singapore that was banned by the island state's then Prime Minister Lee(no-chewing-gum) Kwan Yoo and which must have had him spluttering into his gin-sling. Jack Flowers (Ben Gazzara) is a pimp providing R & R for 'Nam GI's and tourists. Crossing the path of Triad gangs, who want to muscle in on his action, he refuses to be intimidated. By contrast his British ex-pat. acquaintances are post-colonial flotsam: all-day drinkers with no ambition but to live out the rest of their lives in a pastiche of Empire. The exception is William Leigh (Denholm Elliot) who gives a deftly understated and moving performance. Both BG and DE are utterly convincing in their interaction, which is the Anglo-American "special relationship" (and their countries' post-war global power shift) in microcosm. Gazzara matches arch scene-stealer Elliot belying the saying "Never act with children, animals or Denholm Elliot". With the plot covering prostitution, blackmail and protection and there is also a pervading feeling that in the 1970's there was no place on earth that was not corrupted by exploitation and misogyny. Understated and underrated, but brilliant cinema.
    7pbalos

    a good Bogdanovich film

    an interesting story that probably worked better in print than film.I did not read the novel.Good Singapore location shots. There's probably more depth to the character Jack Flowers than most Gazzara roles as we watch him roam the underbelly of Singapore soliciting women, and in one scene,a pair of transsexuals.Technically, it's well done with slightly above average acting and direction.Good performances by some unknown actors. Still, one walks away wishing there was a little more substance to the main character and the film overall.All 'n all, it is worth seeing although it lacks in certain areas.
    8lisan_gek

    Saint Jack - A Surprise Treat

    It has been more than a week since i last watch Saint Jack, the after effects of it still lingers. That shows it is not an ordinary film.

    I went into the theatre without much expectation, when the film starts with the opening credit rolling, i sat up very straight, devouring the fascinating font selected. The long tail of each font stretching beyond its normal alignment gives me a hint that this is going to be a different experience. This is not the usual crappy 70s sleazy film made. There is a humour exuding even from the font. Its gonna be interesting.

    As Jack walks into the Chinese shophouse and greeted by a young Indian chap who talks and spray mosquito around him, i found myself unable to hide my humored smile behind the dim theatre. Such fascinating and improvisational like mis en sense repeats throughout the entire film.

    The 70s is an era which i was born into. I was too young to have a vivid memory of it. When the landscape and the people scape were unfolded in front of me, instinctively i feel this film is depicting a rather accurate portray of my country. Although the film revolves around the character of pimp, Jack Flowers, Jack is not the only main role. Singapore is in fact the other protagonist. All the caricatures of small roles that appears throughout the film etches a multicultural developing nation with an array of characters that Jack immensely enjoy interacting with. It is the same feeling whenever i visit other developing country.... fascinating.

    Honestly, i think the plot is thin. but the rich characters made up for everything. It is an underrated film that has finally seen its daylight (in Singapore). the delightful feeling is an accidental discovery of a film treasure that records an era with so much nuances and humour.

    The Marking of Saint Jack:Kinda Hot. A book written by Ben Slater adds even more fun to the entire experience.

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      Knowing the Singaporean government would never sanction a film that depicted the city as a hotbed of corruption and sleaze, the script that Peter Bogdanovich submitted had been rewritten with all the contentious elements removed. When the film was completed, the Singaporean government was horrified, and banned it.
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      Around 01:20:08, a woman on the left of the screen step out from a building, look at the camera, then goes quickly backward.
    • Citazioni

      Jack Flowers: Are you that interested?

      William Leigh: Oh, no, no, no. But, in point of actual face, I was wondering if...

      Jack Flowers: Now, don't be shy.

      William Leigh: Yeah, well, I wouldn't want to...

      Jack Flowers: Come on, shoot. I mean, the choice isn't very big. Most people don't realize that. It boils down to five. There's boys, girls, dirty pictures, exhibition, massage, a combination there of. Now, what did you have in mind?

      William Leigh: What I - I'd like to get a - game of squash.

    • Curiosità sui crediti
      We thank the people of the Republic of Singapore, on whose island this picture was filmed.
    • Connessioni
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Promise, The Prisoner of Zenda, Saint Jack, Alien, Battlestar Galactica, The Brood, The Passage (1979)
    • Colonne sonore
      I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None of My Jelly Roll
      Written by Clarence Williams (uncredited) and Spencer Williams (uncredited)

      Sung by Louis Armstrong

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    • Data di uscita
      • 5 dicembre 1979 (Francia)
    • Paese di origine
      • Stati Uniti
    • Lingue
      • Inglese
      • Catonese
      • Olandese
      • Francese
      • Italiano
    • Celebre anche come
      • Şahane Jack
    • Luoghi delle riprese
      • Bugis Street, Singapore, Singapore(Singapore's red light district)
    • Aziende produttrici
      • New World Pictures
      • Playboy Productions
      • Shoals Creek
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      • 2.000.000 USD (previsto)
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