Saboteur

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Kathleen T 10/27/2022 I enjoyed it and liked the undertones of the issues the country was dealing with, but it was a bit too long. The end scene was excellent and all the scenic shots made the movie! See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 22 Alfred Hitchcock’s Saboteur is another strong entry in his 1940s run of suspense thrillers. The story follows an innocent man wrongly accused of sabotage during WWII, forcing him on a cross-country chase to clear his name while uncovering a real conspiracy. What works best is the classic Hitchcock tension-building: shifting locations, escalating danger, and a constant sense of paranoia about who can be trusted. Standout moments include the eerie circus sequence, the tense encounter with the blind man who senses more truth than others, and especially the unforgettable climax at the Statue of Liberty. That said, it isn’t flawless. Some characters feel a bit thin, and the pacing can dip between set pieces. But the suspense and set-piece direction keep it engaging throughout. Overall, it’s a solid early Hitchcock thriller—its not really top-tier, but still a very watchable classic. Solid 7/10. See more Leaburn O @RT35452347 Jan 30 I enjoyed this relatively easy to watch and fast paced Hitchcock thriller. The Statue of Liberty scene is as ridiculous as it is iconic. Loved how this played out. Watched on DVD. See more Sam N @RT61650855 03/21/2025 Saboteur is classic Hitchcock—ordinary man on the run, sinister conspiracies, and a deep distrust of authority. It often feels like a remake of The 39 Steps and clearly influenced North by Northwest. Some scenes are brilliant, others a bit clunky, but it’s an enjoyable, if slightly uneven, thriller. See more Alec B @Alec97 01/09/2024 Plays like an early draft of "North by Northwest". There are scenes that are little too earnest and sentimental but I think Hitchcock had to let those happen to get away with the more cynical material (i.e. the blatant distrust of any authority) and the weirder gags. See more harwee h @RT06454255 01/02/2024 An enjoyable Hitchcock film with one of the most preposterous Hitchcock plots. Robert Cummings is very handsome. See more Read all reviews

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