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Release Year1970
Runtime0h 59m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWar, Documentary
Votes3
DirectorMichael Rubbo
WritersMichael Rubbo
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsSad Song of Yellow Skin
About Sad Song of Yellow Skin
Filmed in Saigon in 1970, this documentary observes the effects of the Vietnam War on daily life away from the battlefield. Through the perspectives of three young American journalists, the film records encounters with street children, refugees, bar workers, and aid efforts shaped by the American presence in the city.
Directed by Michael Rubbo, Sad Song of Yellow Skin leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Rubbo, Richard Hughes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about war titles of 1970.
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