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Saint Jack (1979)Compelling character study, revolving around Jack Flowers (Ben Gazzara), an American hustler trying to make his fortune in 1970s Singapore in small time pimping. He dreams of building a ... See full summary » Director:Peter Bogdanovich |
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Title: Saint Jack (1979)
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Jack Flowers
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William Leigh
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Frogget
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Yardley
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Smale
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Yates
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Mrs. Yates
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Monika Subramaniam | ... |
Monika
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Judy
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Gopi
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Kian Bee Ong | ... |
Hing
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Yan Meng Tan | ... |
Little Hing
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Andrew
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Compelling character study, revolving around Jack Flowers (Ben Gazzara), an American hustler trying to make his fortune in 1970s Singapore in small time pimping. He dreams of building a fortune by running a brothel himself and returning to the States to lead a life of luxury. Savvy but not unsavory he strikes up a friendship with William Leigh (Denholm Elliot), a genial and decent auditor who travels to Singapore every year. Ultimately, the background of the Vietnam War comes into the picture as Jack is offered the opportunity by the CIA to run a brothel for the R&R activities of U.S. soldiers on leave in Singapore. Written by alfiehitchie
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singapore | pimp | prostitution | written and directed by cast member | independent film |Taglines:
"People make love for so many crazy reasons-- why shouldn't money be one of them?" - The Gospel According To Saint JackGenres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
5 December 1979 (France) See more »Also Known As:
Jack el magnífico See more »Filming Locations:
SingaporeBox Office
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$1,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Jack Flowers: Hard to say what anyone is.
William Leigh: I only mention it because, personally, I could never bring myself to pay.
Jack Flowers: William, people make love for so many crazy reasons, why shouldn't money be one of them?
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According to Peter Bogdanovich in his collaborative book "This is Orson Welles", Bogdanovich wanted Welles to direct this film as a comeback for his mentor, and Welles was set to do so, but then, with some pressure from the studio, and his steady girlfriend Cybill Shepard, Bogdanovich ended up directing it himself. This led to a falling-out between the two friends, Bogdanovich and Welles, that wasn't completely resolved for nearly a decade, shortly before Welles's death. See more »Quotes
William Leigh: You're a ponce, aren't you?Jack Flowers: Hard to say what anyone is.
William Leigh: I only mention it because, personally, I could never bring myself to pay.
Jack Flowers: William, people make love for so many crazy reasons, why shouldn't money be one of them?
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an interesting story that probably worked better in print than film.I did not read the novel.Good Singapore location shots. There's probably more depth to the character Jack Flowers than most Gazzara roles as we watch him roam the underbelly of Singapore soliciting women, and in one scene,a pair of transsexuals.Technically, it's well done with slightly above average acting and direction.Good performances by some unknown actors. Still, one walks away wishing there was a little more substance to the main character and the film overall.All 'n all, it is worth seeing although it lacks in certain areas.