The Saint Takes Over (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1940, The Saint Takes Over is a krimi and mystery film directed by Jack Hively, running about 69 minutes. “Labeled for DEATH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Der fünfte Film über die Abenteuer von Simon Templar, auch bekannt als „The Saint“, dem von Robin Hood inspirierten Verbrechensbekämpfer, geschaffen von Leslie Charteris. Dieser Film konzentriert sich auf die Figur von Inspektor Henry Farnack. Als Farnack von einer Bande, gegen die er ermittelt, reingelegt wird, liegt es an The Saint, seinen Namen reinzuwaschen.
Who’s in it. The Saint Takes Over stars George Sanders as Simon Templar, Wendy Barrie as Ruth Summers, Jonathan Hale as Inspector Henry Fernack and Paul Guilfoyle as Clarence 'Pearly' Gates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Saint Takes Over has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Saint Takes Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Saint Takes Over tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Der Pate - Teil II and The Dark Knight.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Saint Takes Over (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Saint Takes Over change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Saint Takes Over worth watching?
- The Saint Takes Over holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krimi and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Saint Takes Over?
- The Saint Takes Over stars George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Paul Guilfoyle and Morgan Conway.
- When was The Saint Takes Over released?
- The Saint Takes Over was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.