The Saint Takes Over
1940, English. Directed by Jack Hively.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jack HivelyDirector
- George SandersSimon Templar
- Wendy BarrieRuth Summers
- Jonathan HaleInspector Henry Fernack
- Paul GuilfoyleClarence 'Pearly' Gates
- Morgan ConwaySam Reese
- Robert Emmett KeaneLeo Sloan
- Cy KendallMax Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
- James BurkePatrolman Mike
- Robert MiddlemassCaptain Wade
- Roland DrewAlbert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks
- Nella WalkerLucy Fernack
- Pierre WatkinBen Egan
Details
- Released
- 7 June 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lynn Root, Frank Fenton
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The Saint Takes Over: quick answers
What should I watch before The Saint Takes Over?
Watch The Saint in New York (1938), The Saint Strikes Back (1939), The Saint in London (1939), and The Saint's Double Trouble (1940) first.
What comes after The Saint Takes Over?
Next in the series: The Saint In Palm Springs (1941), The Saint's Vacation (1941), and The Saint Meets the Tiger (1941).
Is The Saint Takes Over worth watching?
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How long is The Saint Takes Over?
The Saint Takes Over runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does The Saint Takes Over have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Saint Takes Over. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Saint Takes Over parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Saint Takes Over is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Saint Takes Over on?
The Saint Takes Over isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 June 1940. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Saint Takes Over?
If you liked The Saint Takes Over, try Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, The Glass Key, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death.
Who directed The Saint Takes Over?
The Saint Takes Over (1940) was directed by Jack Hively and stars George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale.