The Saint Strikes Back
1939, English. Directed by John Farrow.
THE 'SAINT' SWINGS WEST!...to astound you again...in the second of fiction's modern 'Robin Hood' series of mystery and thrills!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John FarrowDirector
- George SandersSimon Templar
- Wendy BarrieValerie 'Val' Travers
- Jonathan HaleInspector Henry Fernack
- Jerome CowanCullis
- Barry FitzgeraldZipper Dyson
- Neil HamiltonAllan Breck
- Robert ElliottChief Inspector Webster
- Russell HoptonHarry Donnell
- Edward GarganPinky Budd
- Robert StrangePolice Commisioner
- Gilbert EmeryMartin Eastman
- James BurkeHeadquarters Police Officer
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Twist
- Budget
- $128K
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What The Saint Strikes Back is based on
The Saint Strikes Back is based on She Was a Lady (1931) by Leslie Charteris, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.
1931
She Was a Lady
By Leslie Charteris
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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What comes next in the series.
The Saint in London
1939 · 5.8/10
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The Saint's Double Trouble
1940 · 6.0/10
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The Saint Takes Over
1940 · 6.7/10
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The Saint In Palm Springs
1941 · 6.1/10
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The Saint's Vacation
1941 · 5.8/10
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The Saint Meets the Tiger
1941 · 5.7/10
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The Saint Strikes Back: quick answers
What should I watch before The Saint Strikes Back?
Watch The Saint in New York (1938) first.
What comes after The Saint Strikes Back?
Next in the series: The Saint in London (1939), The Saint's Double Trouble (1940), and The Saint Takes Over (1940).
Is The Saint Strikes Back worth watching?
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How long is The Saint Strikes Back?
The Saint Strikes Back runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Does The Saint Strikes Back have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Saint Strikes Back. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Saint Strikes Back parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Saint Strikes Back is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Saint Strikes Back on?
The Saint Strikes Back isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Saint Strikes Back?
If you liked The Saint Strikes Back, try The Glass Key, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Time Without Pity.
Who directed The Saint Strikes Back?
The Saint Strikes Back (1939) was directed by John Farrow and stars George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale.
What is The Saint Strikes Back based on?
The Saint Strikes Back is based on She Was a Lady (1931) by Leslie Charteris, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.