The Hoodlum Saint (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1946, The Hoodlum Saint is a drama and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 91 minutes. “WAS IT THE SOCIETY BEAUTY OR THE NIGHT CLUB SINGER?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former reporter comes back home after serving in the army during World War I and finds that it's much more difficult to find work than he expected. Desperate, one day he crashes a wedding attended by many of the city's rich and powerful, meets a beautiful girl named Kay who turns out to be his ticket to meeting those rich and powerful people, and he soon manages to land a job on a newspaper. He gets caught up in the "make money at all costs" game but receives a rude awakening when the stock market crashes in 1929.
Who’s in it. The Hoodlum Saint stars William Powell as Terence Ellerton 'Terry' O'Neill, Esther Williams as Kay Lorrison, Angela Lansbury as Dusty Millard and James Gleason as Snarp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Hoodlum Saint has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hoodlum Saint page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hoodlum Saint tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hoodlum Saint (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hoodlum Saint change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hoodlum Saint worth watching?
- The Hoodlum Saint holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hoodlum Saint?
- The Hoodlum Saint stars William Powell, Esther Williams, Angela Lansbury, James Gleason and Lewis Stone.