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Cast
George Sanders
as Simon Templar
Wendy Barrie
as Ruth Summers
Jonathan Hale
as Inspector Henry Fernack
Paul Guilfoyle
as Clarence 'Pearly' Gates
Morgan Conway
as Sam Reese
Robert Emmett Keane
as Leo Sloan
Cy Kendall
as Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
James Burke
as Patrolman Mike
Robert Middlemass
as Captain Wade
Roland Drew
as Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime1h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery
Votes14
DirectorJack Hively
WritersLynn Root, Frank Fenton
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Saint Takes Over
About The Saint Takes Over
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.
Directed by Jack Hively, The Saint Takes Over 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 crime titles of 1940.
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