poster

1940

NR (06/07/1940) (US)

Crime, Mystery,

1h 9m

64

User Score

Labeled for DEATH!

Overview

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.

1940

64

User Score

NR (06/07/1940) (US)

Crime, Mystery,

1h 9m

Labeled for DEATH!

Overview

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.

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

Cy Kendall

Cy Kendall

Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)

James Burke

James Burke

Patrolman Mike

Robert Middlemass

Robert Middlemass

Captain Wade

Roland Drew

Roland Drew

Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks

Nella Walker

Nella Walker

Lucy Fernack

William Bakewell

William Bakewell

Shipboard Card Player

Joseph E. Bernard

Joseph E. Bernard

Customs Inspector

Ralph Brooks

Ralph Brooks

Nightclub Patron

Ray Cooke

Ray Cooke

Porter

Charles Dorety

Charles Dorety

Ship Steward

Lester Dorr

Lester Dorr

Welcoming Committee Man

Arthur Loft

Arthur Loft

Detective Grady

Paul McVey

Paul McVey

Detective Phillips