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The Saint Takes Over (1940)

NR ★ 6.7/10 69 min Crime, Mystery United States English
Director: Jack Hively
Screenplay by: Lynn Root, Frank Fenton
Streaming: Not available
Labeled for DEATH!

Description

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 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

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