Saigon: Year of the Cat (1983)
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.
Director: Stephen Frears
Genre: Drama, Romance, War, TV Movie
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: November 29, 1983
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
Screenplay
Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Jim Howlett
Editing: Oscar Webb
Production: Thames Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Vietnam War and Its Trauma
Keywords
vietnam war, vietnam, central intelligence agency (cia), 1970s, saigon, fall of saigon
More Films by Director: Stephen Frears
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saigon: Year of the Cat about?
- 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.
- Who directed Saigon: Year of the Cat?
- Saigon: Year of the Cat was directed by Stephen Frears.
- Who stars in Saigon: Year of the Cat?
- Saigon: Year of the Cat stars Judi Dench, Frederic Forrest, Chic Murray, E.G. Marshall, Josef Sommer, Wallace Shawn.
- How long is Saigon: Year of the Cat?
- Saigon: Year of the Cat has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Saigon: Year of the Cat?
- Saigon: Year of the Cat is a Drama, Romance, War, TV Movie film.
- Where was Saigon: Year of the Cat produced?
- Saigon: Year of the Cat was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Saigon: Year of the Cat?
- The themes of Saigon: Year of the Cat include: Vietnam War and Its Trauma.