The Saint Strikes Back
"THE 'SAINT' SWINGS WEST!...to astound you again...in the second of fiction's modern 'Robin Hood' series of mystery and thrills!"
Originally released in 1939. The Saint Strikes Back is a mystery/crime film. directed by John Farrow. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, and Jonathan Hale
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Budget
$128K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Sanders
as Simon Templar
Wendy Barrie
as Valerie 'Val' Travers
Jonathan Hale
as Inspector Henry Fernack
Jerome Cowan
as Cullis
Barry Fitzgerald
as Zipper Dyson
Neil Hamilton
as Allan Breck
Robert Elliott
as Chief Inspector Webster
Russell Hopton
as Harry Donnell
Edward Gargan
as Pinky Budd
Robert Strange
as Police Commisioner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $128,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Saint Strikes Back about?
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 t...
Who directed The Saint Strikes Back?
The Saint Strikes Back was directed by John Farrow.
How long is The Saint Strikes Back?
The Saint Strikes Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was The Saint Strikes Back released?
The Saint Strikes Back was released on March 8, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Saint Strikes Back?
The main cast of The Saint Strikes Back includes George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Jerome Cowan, Barry Fitzgerald.