Saboteur (1942): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Saboteur is a 1942 war thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ian Wolfe, Norman Lloyd and Clem Bevans. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $110 worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saboteur About?
The premise of Saboteur without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Falsely accused of sabotage, factory worker Barry Kane goes on the run, desperately seeking to clear his name and expose the real culprit. Pursued across the country, he takes a young woman, Patricia Martin, hostage. Initially wary, Patricia gradually comes to believe in Kane's innocence and becomes a crucial ally in his thrilling search for redemption and justice.
Saboteur Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- damsel in distress
- gunfire
- sabotage
- aircraft factory
- on the run
- horseback riding
- gasoline
- money
- f rated
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- vindication
- apple tree
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- movie audience
- deception
- held at gunpoint
- treachery
- traitor
- cigarette smoking
- determination
- devastation
- desperation
- reprisal
- retribution
- song
- singer
- singing
- nevada ranch
- destruction
- taxi driver
- talkative truck driver
- ambush
- traveling freak show
- despair
- slick villain
- dire straits
- gang leader
- frame up
- west coast to east coast chase
- turbulence
- turmoil
- pursuit
- henchman
- patriot
- danger
- statue
- slipping and falling
- accused of sabotage
- factory worker
- airplane factory
- burned alive
Saboteur Cast
Ian Wolfe leads the cast, with Norman Lloyd and Clem Bevans. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alfred Hitchcock
Also Starring in Saboteur
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Saboteur Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Saboteur 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Saboteur Plot Summary
What happens in Saboteur from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Munitions worker Barry Kane is wrongfully accused of igniting a fire at the Stuarts Aircraft Factory in Los Angeles, leading to the tragic loss of his best friend, Ken Mason. Determined to clear his name, Barry uncovers that the true arsonist is Frank Fry, the very man who had given him a fire extinguisher that was filled with gasoline instead. With a clue in hand—a letter directed to Fry from Deep Springs Ranch in Springfield, California—Barry heads there, hoping to unearth the truth. Upon his arrival, Charles Tobin, the ranch’s owner, denies knowing Fry, but Tobin’s granddaughter gives Barry a telegram indicating Fry’s plans to flee to Soda City.
Full summary
The whole story of Saboteur, scene by scene
Saboteur Box Office
Saboteur grossed $110 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$110
Saboteur Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Alfred Hitchcock's 1942 Saboteur (Scene)
How Well Do You Know Saboteur?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main protagonist wrongly accused of sabotage?
Cars in Saboteur
14 cars on screen, including the 1937 Chevrolet Panel and the 1941 Plymouth Special De Luxe.
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1937 Chevrolet Panel Important role -
1941 Plymouth Special De Luxe Important role -
1939 Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Minor role -
1942 De Soto De Luxe Minor role
Saboteur Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “La cinquième colonne” and “5ème Colonne”.
- Also known as
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- La cinquième colonne
- 5ème Colonne
- Sabotören
- 5e Colonne
- Cinquième Colonne (Saboteur)
- Cinquième Colonne
- Saboteure
- Sabotatori
- Sabotaje
- 海角擒凶
- Диверсант
- Sabotagem
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- Sabotér
- Sabotör
- Σαμποτέρ
- חבלן
- Sabotorul
- Sabotador
- Szabotőr
- 파괴 공작원
- Саботьор
- Mennesker bag din ryg
- Diversantas
- Sabotajcı
- Sabotaż
- Viidennen kolonnan mies
- 逃走迷路
- Саботаж
- Saboter
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Saboteur FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Saboteur, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saboteur?
Saboteur runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Saboteur released?
Saboteur was released on April 24, 1942.
Who directed Saboteur?
Saboteur was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of Saboteur?
Saboteur stars Ian Wolfe, Norman Lloyd and Clem Bevans, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Saboteur make at the box office?
Saboteur grossed $110 worldwide.
How is Saboteur rated?
Saboteur has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Saboteur have a post-credit scene?
No. Saboteur has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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