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Directed by John Farrow, The Saint Strikes Back leans on a strong ensemble — George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1939.
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