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.
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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
Pichit Bulkul
Quoc
Rong Wongsawan
Foreign Minister
Somsak Seangwilai
Phu
Vitoon Winwitoon
Phu's Friend
Thomasine Heiner
Joan Mackintosh
Gerry Bammem
Ted Malouf
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hare
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Saigon: Year of the Cat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Frears
David Hare
George Fenton
Jim Howlett
Oscar Webb
Verity Lambert, Michael Dunlop
Department Leadership Roster
David Hare
Writer
Stephen Frears
Director
Jim Howlett
Director of Photography
Robin Parker
Production Design
David Marshall
Production Design
Caroline Rybolt
Costume Design
Verity Lambert
Producer
Oscar Webb
Editor
Michael Dunlop
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saigon: Year of the Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Saigon: Year of the Cat includes Judi Dench, Frederic Forrest, Chic Murray, E.G. Marshall, Josef Sommer.
When was Saigon: Year of the Cat released and how long is it?
Saigon: Year of the Cat was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Saigon: Year of the Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saigon: Year of the Cat was composed by George Fenton.