For a Peter Bogdanovich film, I was kind of insulted he made this. As when judging his others, especially The Last Picture Show which reigns supreme. I was kind of surprised. There's nothing really special about Saint Jack, and Gazzara as a small time pimp, who reinvents himself as a major player, warring with rival syndicates, is no saint. Gazzara, who always delivers, is upstaged here, by Elliott's fine. Engaging performance, as a visiting Englishman, who becomes Gazzara's good buddy, while Bogdanovich, again, better behind the camera, plays a shady business partner. One implied oral scene, featuring George Lazenby as a perverted political figure is almost inexcusable. Given that, SJ is entertaining with a bit of cheeky erotica, T and A, but a restrained amount, which is kind of respecting from a viewers point, judging this drama. Not without interest, but this film won't blow you away, but has great Asian atmosphere however..
Review of Saint Jack
