The Saint Strikes Back
“THE 'SAINT' SWINGS WEST!...to astound you again...in the second of fiction's modern 'Robin Hood' series of mystery and thrills!”
Synopsis
Suave private detective Simon "The Saint" Templar arrives in San Francisco and meets Val, a woman whose police inspector father killed himself after being accused of corruption and dismissed from the force. Convinced of the man's innocence, Templar takes it upon himself to vindicate the memory of Val's father. To do so he must take on the city's most dangerous criminal gang, while also battling hostile members of the police department.
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Top Cast
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George Sanders
Simon Templar
Wendy Barrie
Valerie 'Val' Travers
Jonathan Hale
Inspector Henry Fernack
Jerome Cowan
Cullis
Barry Fitzgerald
Zipper Dyson
Neil Hamilton
Allan Breck
Robert Elliott
Chief Inspector Webster
Russell Hopton
Harry Donnell
Edward Gargan
Pinky Budd
Robert Strange
Police Commisioner
Gilbert Emery
Martin Eastman
James Burke
Headquarters Police Officer
Nella Walker
Mrs. Betty Fernack
Willie Best
Algernon, Simon's Butler (Uncredited)
Paul E. Burns
Organ Grinder (Uncredited)
Kernan Cripps
Police Sergeant (Uncredited)
Jack Gargan
Plane Passenger (Uncredited)
Tristram Coffin
Second Newscaster (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$128K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Saint Strikes Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Budget
- $128K
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
John Twist, Leslie Charteris
Roy Webb
Frank Redman
Jack Hively
Robert Sisk, Lee S. Marcus
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
Robert Sisk
Producer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Jack Hively
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Saint Strikes Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Saint Strikes Back about?
Suave private detective Simon "The Saint" Templar arrives in San Francisco and meets Val, a woman whose police inspector father killed himself after being accused of corruption and dismissed from the force. Convinced of the man's innocence, Templar takes it upon himself to vindicate the memory of Val's father. To do so he must take on the city's most dangerous criminal gang, while also battling hostile members of the police department.
Who directed The Saint Strikes Back?
The Saint Strikes Back was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in The Saint Strikes Back?
The principal cast of The Saint Strikes Back includes George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Jerome Cowan, Barry Fitzgerald.
When was The Saint Strikes Back released and how long is it?
The Saint Strikes Back was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Saint Strikes Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Saint Strikes Back was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Saint Strikes Back based on a book or true story?
The Saint Strikes Back is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leslie Charteris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Saint Strikes Back?
The Saint Strikes Back holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).