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The Saint Takes Over poster
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MASTER SCORE 65.0 / 100
1940·Crime / Mystery·1h 9m

THE SAINT TAKES OVER

“Labeled for DEATH!”

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.

Above the Line
Jack Hively·DirectorLynn Root·ScreenplayFrank Fenton·ScreenplayFrank Redman·Director of PhotographyEarl A. Wolcott·Sound RecordistDesmond Marquette·Editor
Cast
George Sanders·Simon TemplarWendy Barrie·Ruth SummersJonathan Hale·Inspector Henry FernackPaul Guilfoyle·Clarence 'Pearly' GatesMorgan Conway·Sam ReeseRobert Emmett Keane·Leo SloanCy Kendall·Max Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)James Burke·Patrolman MikeRobert Middlemass·Captain WadeRoland Drew·Albert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Jack Hively·Director
Writing· 2
Lynn Root·ScreenplayFrank Fenton·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Frank Redman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Desmond Marquette·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Earl A. Wolcott·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 3
Van Nest Polglase·Art DirectionRenié·Costume DesignMel Berns·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Howard Benedict·ProducerLee S. Marcus·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 1
Leslie Charteris·Creator
By the Numbers
65.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
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