The Fiction Makers
“An ultimatum for the Saint... Two hours to crack a strongroom tougher than Fort Knox... or die by the laser ray!”
Synopsis
Simon Templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of his stars, a secretive recluse named Amos Klein who writes a popular (and lucrative) series of adventure novels about a manly and suave spy.
Top Cast
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Roger Moore
Simon Templar
Caron Gardner
Carol Henley
Sylvia Syms
Joyce Darling
Justine Lord
Galaxy Rose
Kenneth J. Warren
Warlock
Philip Locke
Frug
Tom Clegg
Monk
Nicholas Smith
Bishop
Roy Hanlon
Nero Jones
Peter Ashmore
Finlay-Hugoson
Frank Maher
Rip Savage
Graham Armitage
Carson
Lila Kaye
Ma
Anthony Blackshaw
Morgan
Roy Boyd
McCord
Vincent Harding
1st Guard
Richard Franklin
2nd Guard
Ralph Ball
Photographer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kruse
- Original Score
- Edwin Astley
- Original Title
- The Fiction Makers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
John Kruse, Leslie Charteris
Edwin Astley
Michael Reed
Bert Rule
Roger Moore, Robert S. Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Michael Reed
Director of Photography
Roger Moore
Producer
Bert Rule
Editor
Robert S. Baker
Producer
John Kruse
Screenplay
Edwin Astley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fiction Makers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fiction Makers about?
Simon Templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of his stars, a secretive recluse named Amos Klein who writes a popular (and lucrative) series of adventure novels about a manly and suave spy.
Who directed The Fiction Makers?
The Fiction Makers was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in The Fiction Makers?
The principal cast of The Fiction Makers includes Roger Moore, Caron Gardner, Sylvia Syms, Justine Lord, Kenneth J. Warren.
When was The Fiction Makers released and how long is it?
The Fiction Makers was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fiction Makers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fiction Makers was composed by Edwin Astley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fiction Makers?
The Fiction Makers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).