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.
Released: Jun 07, 1940
Runtime: 69 minutes
Stars: George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Paul Guilfoyle, Morgan Conway, Robert Emmett Keane
Crew: Jack Hively (Director), Lynn Root (Screenplay), Frank Redman (Director of Photography), Desmond Marquette (Editor), Howard Benedict (Producer), Frank Fenton (Screenplay)