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Saboteur (1942)

โ€œUnmasking the man behind your back!โ€

6.9/10 ยท 564 votes 1h 49m nr ThrillerMystery

#3 of 5 films from 1942 #755 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by Peter Viertel, Dorothy Parker, Joan Harrison, Alfred Hitchcock

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Overview

Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.

Cast

Robert Cummingsas Barry Kane
Priscilla Laneas Pat Martin
Otto Krugeras Charles Tobin
Alan Baxteras Freeman
Clem Bevansas Neilson
Norman Lloydas Frank Fry
Alma Krugeras Mrs. Henrietta Sutton
Vaughan Glaseras Mr. Miller
Dorothy Petersonas Mrs. Mason
Ian Wolfeas Robert
Frances Carsonas Society Woman
Murray Alperas Truck Driver
Kathryn Adamsas Young Mother
Pedro de Cordobaas Bones - Circus Troupe

Facts

Release dateApril 22, 1942
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) โ€” longer as the 1942 average of 79 min
GenresThriller, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$780,000
Box office$1,250,000 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0035279

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Questions

How long is Saboteur?
Saboteur runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Saboteur worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 564 votes, which places it #3 of 5 films released in 1942 in this index (top 60%) and #755 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Saboteur?
Saboteur was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in Saboteur?
Robert Cummings as Barry Kane; Priscilla Lane as Pat Martin; Otto Kruger as Charles Tobin; Alan Baxter as Freeman; Clem Bevans as Neilson; Norman Lloyd as Frank Fry.
What is Saboteur rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Saboteur?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47429.

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