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The Saint Takes Over

NR
CrimeMystery
6.3/10(11 ratings)

The Saint Takes Over, released in 1940 by RKO Pictures, was the fifth motion picture featuring the adventures of Simon Templar, a.k.a. "The Saint" the Robin Hood-inspired crimefighter created by Leslie Charteris. This film focuses on the character of Inspector Henry Farnack. When Farnack is framed by a gang he is investigating, it is up to The Saint to clear his name.

06-07-1940
1h 9m
The Saint Takes Over
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Main Cast

George Sanders

George Sanders

Simon Templar

Wendy Barrie

Wendy Barrie

Ruth Summers

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Inspector Henry Fernack

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Clarence 'Pearly' Gates

Sam Reese

Robert Emmett Keane

Robert Emmett Keane

Leo Sloan

Cy Kendall

Cy Kendall

Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Jack Hively
Production:
RKO Radio Pictures

Key Crew

Director:
Jack Hively
Screenplay:
Lynn Root
Director of Photography:
Frank Redman
Producer:
Howard Benedict
Screenplay:
Frank Fenton

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en