The Saint Takes Over (1940)
Labeled for DEATH!
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.
Director: Jack Hively
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 69 min
Release Date: June 7, 1940
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
- Robert Middlemass - Captain Wade
- Roland Drew - Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks
Screenplay
- Lynn Root (Screenplay)
- Frank Fenton (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Frank Redman
Editing: Desmond Marquette
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
the saint
More Films by Director: Jack Hively
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Saint Takes Over about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Saint Takes Over?
- The Saint Takes Over was directed by Jack Hively.
- Who stars in The Saint Takes Over?
- The Saint Takes Over stars George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Paul Guilfoyle, Morgan Conway, Robert Emmett Keane.
- How long is The Saint Takes Over?
- The Saint Takes Over has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is The Saint Takes Over?
- The Saint Takes Over is a Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was The Saint Takes Over produced?
- The Saint Takes Over was produced in United States of America.