The Saint Takes Over

"Labeled for DEATH!"

Jun 7 1940 Approved 1h 9m
Crime, Mystery

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.

Plot

The Saint plays a "modern-day Robin Hood" in order to clear his friend, Henry Fernack, who was framed by mobsters. They run into a series of murders.

Written by

Leslie Charteris, Lynn Root, Frank Fenton

Directed by

Jack Hively

Cast

George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
813
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA