The Saint in New York
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Synopsis
A crime spree in New York forces the police commissioner to turn to Englishman Simon Templar, who fights lawlessness and corruption through unorthodox methods. Templar sets his sights on individual crimes bosses, and after bringing down two vicious leaders through disguise and deception, discovers that there is a mastermind behind all the city's crime.
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The Saint in New York (1938)
Type: Clip • Published 2019-12-02
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Louis Hayward
Simon Templar
Kay Sutton
Fay Edwards
Sig Ruman
Hutch Rellin
Jonathan Hale
Inspector Henry Fernack
Jack Carson
Red Jenks
Paul Guilfoyle
Hymie Fanro
Frederick Burton
William Valcross
Ben Welden
Boots 'Pappy' Papinoff
Charles Halton
Vincent Nather
Cliff Bragdon
Sebastian Lipke
Jay Adler
Eddie (Uncredited)
George Anderson
Bonacci (Uncredited)
Leon Belasco
Driver (Uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Policeman at the Zoo (Uncredited)
Harry Depp
Shooting Witness (Uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Jacob S. 'Jake' / 'John' Irbell (Uncredited)
Paul Fix
Phil Farrell (Uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Airline Official (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kaufman, Mortimer Offner
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Saint in New York
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Holmes
Charles Kaufman, Mortimer Offner, Leslie Charteris
Roy Webb
Joseph H. August, Frank Redman
Harry Marker
William Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Marker
Editor
William Sistrom
Producer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Charles Kaufman
Screenplay
Ben Holmes
Director
Mortimer Offner
Screenplay
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Saint in New York
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What is The Saint in New York about?
A crime spree in New York forces the police commissioner to turn to Englishman Simon Templar, who fights lawlessness and corruption through unorthodox methods. Templar sets his sights on individual crimes bosses, and after bringing down two vicious leaders through disguise and deception, discovers that there is a mastermind behind all the city's crime.
Who directed The Saint in New York?
The Saint in New York was directed by Ben Holmes.
Who stars in The Saint in New York?
The principal cast of The Saint in New York includes Louis Hayward, Kay Sutton, Sig Ruman, Jonathan Hale, Jack Carson.
When was The Saint in New York released and how long is it?
The Saint in New York was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Saint in New York?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Saint in New York was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Saint in New York based on a book or true story?
The Saint in New York is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leslie Charteris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Saint in New York?
The Saint in New York holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).