
George Sanders
Simon Templar


“Labeled for DEATH!”
Overview
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.
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Release Date
June 7, 1940
Runtime
1h 9m
Rating
6.7 / 10
Votes
14
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
1.8
The Swinging Light
Meet the actors behind the movie.

Simon Templar

Ruth Summers

Inspector Henry Fernack

Clarence 'Pearly' Gates

Sam Reese

Leo Sloan

Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)

Patrolman Mike

Captain Wade

Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks

Lucy Fernack

Ben Egan
The Swinging Light
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