The Saint Takes Over (1940)

06/07/1940 (US) • 1h 9m

Crime, Mystery

Labeled for DEATH!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

George Sanders

Simon Templar

Wendy Barrie

Ruth Summers

Jonathan Hale

Inspector Henry Fernack

Paul Guilfoyle

Clarence 'Pearly' Gates

Morgan Conway

Sam Reese

Cy Kendall

Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)

James Burke

Patrolman Mike

Robert Middlemass

Captain Wade


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Part of the The Saint (RKO Radio Pictures) Collection

Includes The Saint in New York, The Saint in London, The Saint In Palm Springs

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

the saint

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