Saint Jack 1979
""People make love for so many crazy reasons-- why shouldn't money be one of them?" - The Gospel According To Saint Jack"
In the sultry, neon-lit streets of 1970s Singapore, Saint Jack (1979) follows Jack Flowers, a charismatic American hustler with big dreams and even bigger schemes.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Cast
Ben Gazzara
Jack Flowers
Denholm Elliott
William Leigh
James Villiers
Frogget
Joss Ackland
Yardley
Rodney Bewes
Smale
Mark Kingston
Yates
Lisa Lu
Mrs. Yates
Monika Subramaniam
Monika
Judy Lim
Judy
George Lazenby
Senator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Jack (1979) about?
Saint Jack (1979) centers on Jack Flowers, an enterprising American trying to escape poverty in Singapore through small-time pimping. When a CIA-backed deal offers him the chance to run a brothel for U.S. soldiers, he sees his big break—but at what cost? The film reveals the cost of ambition in a morally complex world.
Who directed Saint Jack?
Saint Jack was directed by Peter Bogdanovich, an acclaimed filmmaker known for his keen eye for character-driven narratives and period dramas.
Who stars in Saint Jack?
The film stars Ben Gazzara as Jack Flowers, alongside Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland, and Mark Kingston in standout roles.
Is Saint Jack (1979) worth watching?
Saint Jack (1979) offers a fascinating exploration of ambition and moral compromise, anchored by Ben Gazzara's magnetic performance. While not a mainstream hit, its gritty realism and atmospheric storytelling make it a compelling watch for fans of character-driven dramas.
How long is Saint Jack?
Saint Jack runs for 115 minutes, immersing viewers in its atmospheric and gritty narrative.
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About Saint Jack (1979) — A Gritty Hustler's Rise in 1970s Singapore
In the sultry, neon-lit streets of 1970s Singapore, Saint Jack (1979) follows Jack Flowers, a charismatic American hustler with big dreams and even bigger schemes. Directed by the visionary Peter Bogdanovich, this drama dives into the morally murky world of Jack's small-time pimping as he scrapes by—until a golden opportunity emerges. Tasked by the CIA, Jack opens a brothel catering to R&R for U.S. soldiers on leave, hoping to strike it rich and return to America as a wealthy man. With its gritty realism and raw atmosphere, the film explores themes of ambition, exploitation, and the blurred lines between dreams and desperation.
Ben Gazzara delivers a magnetic performance as the titular antihero, supported by a stellar cast including Denholm Elliott and Joss Ackland, while Bogdanovich crafts a story that's as much a character study as it is a period piece. Saint Jack (1979) blends dark humor, moral ambiguity, and the fading glamour of a bygone era into a compelling narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.
