Saigon: Year of the Cat(1983)
Saigon: Year of the Cat 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.
Saigon: Year of the Cat (1983) is a drama, romance, war and tv movie film directed by Stephen Frears, released on November 29, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Judi Dench, Frederic Forrest, Chic Murray and E.G. Marshall. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- David Hare
- Producers:
- Michael Dunlop, Verity Lambert
- Cinematographer:
- Jim Howlett
- Composer:
- George Fenton
- Production:
- Thames Television
- Status:
- Released
Saigon: Year of the Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judi Dench
as Barbara Dean
Frederic Forrest
as Bob Chesneau
Chic Murray
as Mr. Haliwell
E.G. Marshall
as The Ambassador
Josef Sommer
as Jack Ockham
Wallace Shawn
as Frank Judd
Roger Rees
as Donald Henderson
Clarke Peters
as Soldier
- Tawee Sub
Tawee Sub
as Ambassador's Secretary
Bob Sherman
as Ambassador's Aide
Manning Redwood
as Colonel Fielder
- Yim Hoontrakul
Yim Hoontrakul
as Trinh
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Frears, written by David Hare, produced by Michael Dunlop and Verity Lambert.
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Saigon: Year of the Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Saigon: Year of the Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Saigon: Year of the Cat online?
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Saigon: Year of the Cat (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Saigon: Year of the Cat?
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The main cast of Saigon: Year of the Cat (1983) includes Judi Dench, Frederic Forrest, Chic Murray, E.G. Marshall and Josef Sommer. The film was directed by Stephen Frears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Saigon: Year of the Cat released?
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Saigon: Year of the Cat was released on November 29, 1983 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Saigon: Year of the Cat worth watching?
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Saigon: Year of the Cat (1983) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.