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Saboteur (1942) | Criteria

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Saboteur

English • 1942 • 1h 49m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock

WriterJoan Harrison, Dorothy Parker, Peter Viertel

CinematographerJoseph A. Valentine

ComposerFrank Skinner

EditorOtto Ludwig, Edward Curtiss

ProducerFrank Lloyd

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

Billy Curtisas Midget - Circus Troupe

Marie Le Deauxas Fat Woman - Circus Troupe

Anita Sharp-Bolsteras Esmeralda the Bearded Lady

Jeanne Romeras Siamese Twin

Laura Masonas Siamese Twin

Oliver Blakeas Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)