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The Saint Takes Over

Labeled for DEATH!
Jun 7, 1940 · 1h 9m
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Crime
Mystery

PLOT

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.

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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
Directed by Jack Hively

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
RKO Radio Pictures
Country
US

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