The Saint Takes Over
“Labeled for DEATH!”
Synopsis
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.
Part of the The Saint (RKO Radio Pictures) Collection
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Top Cast
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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
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hively
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Root, Frank Fenton
- Original Title
- The Saint Takes Over
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hively
Lynn Root, Frank Fenton
Frank Redman
Desmond Marquette
Howard Benedict, Lee S. Marcus
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Hively
Director
Lynn Root
Screenplay
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
Howard Benedict
Producer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
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 Takes Over
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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 principal cast of The Saint Takes Over includes George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Paul Guilfoyle, Morgan Conway.
When was The Saint Takes Over released and how long is it?
The Saint Takes Over was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Saint Takes Over?
The Saint Takes Over holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).