---
title: "Saxo"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/saxo-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 533898
imdb_id: "tt0093920"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Saxo (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/saxo-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Saxo" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions/guesses (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 150-190 words.
First sentence must NOT contain spoilers.
Format: Plain text.
Title: Saxo
Year: 1988
Release Date: 01/27/1988 (FR)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 56m
Director: Ariel Zeitoun
Nationality: French (film français)
Cast: Gérard Lanvin, Akosua Busia, Richard Brooks, Laure Killing
Plot: A record company manager is on the verge of bankruptcy. He meets two musicians, a saxophonist (Joe) and his sister (Puppet), a singer and guitarist, who he will launch successfully. But Puppet is to be murdered.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Saxo is a French drama film released in 1988. (Simple, factual).
Drafting Sentence 2 (Details): Directed by Ariel Zeitoun, the film has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ariel Zeitoun

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gérard Lanvin** as *Sam Friedman*
- **Akosua Busia** as *Puppet*
- **Richard Brooks** as *Joe*
- **Laure Killing** as *Esther*
- **Roland Blanche** as *Raphaël Scorpio*
- **Clément Harari** as *Tonia*
- **Erick Desmarestz** as *Commissaire Brami*
- **Thomas M. Pollard** as *le manager*
- **James Arch** as *Frank*
- **Jany Holt** as *Meicha*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Saxo online?
Saxo is currently available to watch or stream on Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Saxo worth watching?
Saxo holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Saxo and when was it released?
Saxo is a feature film with a runtime of 116 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Saxo?
Saxo was directed by Ariel Zeitoun.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Saxo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/533898)
- [Saxo (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/533898-saxo/cast)
- [Saxo (film) — Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saxo_(film))
- [Saxo (1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093920/)
- [Saxo (1988) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/saxo/credits)

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