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The Saint Takes Over

MOVIE • 1940

The Saint Takes Over

Labeled for DEATH!

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.

TMDB ★ 3.4/5Votes: 14
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Top 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

Morgan Conway

Morgan Conway

Sam Reese

Robert Emmett Keane

Robert Emmett Keane

Leo Sloan

Cy Kendall

Cy Kendall

Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)

James Burke

James Burke

Patrolman Mike

Robert Middlemass

Robert Middlemass

Captain Wade

Roland Drew

Roland Drew

Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks

Nella Walker

Nella Walker

Lucy Fernack

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Ben Egan

William Bakewell

William Bakewell

Shipboard Card Player

Joseph E. Bernard

Joseph E. Bernard

Customs Inspector

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Theatrical release date: June 7, 1940

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

June 7, 1940

Runtime

69 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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