1940•1h 9m•6.7/10
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Ratings
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6.7/10(14)
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.
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Available in Your Library
Cast
George Sanders
Simon Templar
Wendy Barrie
Ruth Summers
Jonathan Hale
Inspector Henry Fernack
Paul Guilfoyle
Clarence 'Pearly' Gates
Morgan Conway
Sam Reese
Robert Emmett Keane
Leo Sloan
Cy Kendall
Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
James Burke
Patrolman Mike
Robert Middlemass
Captain Wade
Roland Drew
Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks
Nella Walker
Lucy Fernack
Pierre Watkin
Ben Egan
William Bakewell
Shipboard Card Player
Joseph E. Bernard
Customs Inspector
Ralph Brooks
Nightclub Patron
Ray Cooke
Porter
Charles Dorety
Ship Steward
Lester Dorr
Welcoming Committee Man
Arthur Loft
Detective Grady
Paul McVey
Detective Phillips
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