United States / Jun 07, 1940 / NR
Overall average
5.0/10
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| James Burke | Patrolman Mike |
| Robert Middlemass | Captain Wade |
| Roland Drew | Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks |
| Nella Walker | Lucy Fernack |
| Pierre Watkin | Ben Egan |
| William Bakewell | Shipboard Card Player |
| Joseph E. Bernard | Customs Inspector |
| Ralph Brooks | Nightclub Patron |
| Ray Cooke | Porter |
| Charles Dorety | Ship Steward |
| Lester Dorr | Welcoming Committee Man |
| Arthur Loft | Detective Grady |
| Paul McVey | Detective Phillips |
| Edmund Mortimer | Nightclub Patron |
| George Noisom | Newsboy |
| Jack Perrin | Customs Officer |
| Tom Quinn | Nightclub Patron |
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| Bob Reeves | Police Officer |
| Larry Steers | Nightclub Patron |
| Sammy Stein | Hood |
| Charles Sullivan | Bartender |
| Edward Thomas | Bartender |
| Theodore von Eltz | Shipboard Card Cheat |
| Larry Wheat | Nightclub Patron |
Genres
CrimeMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Saint Takes Over |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 7 giugno 1940 |
| Executive producer | Lee S. Marcus |
| Production | Howard Benedict |
| Writer | Lynn Root, Frank Fenton |
| Editing | Desmond Marquette |
| Cinematography | Frank Redman |
| Assistant directors | Jack Hively |
| Camera operators | Frank Redman |
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| Additional photography | Frank Redman |
| Production design | Van Nest Polglase |
| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase |
| Set decoration | Van Nest Polglase |
| Costume design | Renié, Mel Berns |
| Makeup | Mel Berns, Renié |
| Hairstyling | Renié, Mel Berns |
| Collection | The Saint (RKO Radio Pictures) Collection |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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