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The Saint Takes Over

The Saint Takes Over

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 7, 1940

Runtime

1h 9m

Genres

Crime, Mystery

User Score

63%

Original Title

The Saint Takes Over

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Director

Jack Hively

Description

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.