The Saint (franchise)

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Created by The Saint novels by
Leslie Charteris
Original work Meet the Tiger by Leslie Charteris
Owner Paramount Pictures

The Saint franchise consists of European and American action-mystery thrillers, including film, radio, and television mediums. Based on the writings of Leslie Charteris, the plot centers around the titular vigilante investigator who operates outside the bounds of the law, under various disguises and aliases; commonly known as the moniker "the Saint".

Contents

The franchise has received noted success through decades of media, and has a reboot film in development.

Origin

A series of novels, short stories, and novellas authored by Anglo-Chinese writer Leslie Charteris between 1928 and 1997; centered around the character Simon Templar / The Saint. The character is a heroic charming investigator operating as a contemporary Robin Hood-like vigilante with various aliases and disguises who is characterized by his devil-may-care attitude, while evading law enforcement. Though the initial novel was released in 1928, the origins of the character are evident in early works of the author, some of which predated the first Saint novel. An early Charteris book titled, Daredevil not only featured a heroic lead who shared similar traits including driving the same make of vehicle, but also featured Inspector Claud Eustace Teal; [1] a recurring character in various Saint books. [2]

Film

FilmU.S.
release date		DirectorScreenwriter(s)Story byProducer(s)
The "Saint" in New York June 3, 1938 Ben Holmes Charles Kaufman & Mortimer Offner Charles Kaufman & Mortimer Offner
and Anthony Veiller [3] 		William Sistrom
The Saint Strikes Back March 10, 1939 John Farrow John Twist Robert Sisk
The Saint in London June 30, 1939 John Paddy Carstairs Lynn Root & Frank Fenton William Sistrom
The Saint's Double Trouble January 6, 1940 Jack Hively Ben Holmes Leslie Charteris Cliff Reid
The Saint Takes Over June 7, 1940Lynn Root & Frank FentonHoward Benedict
The Saint in Palm Springs January 24, 1941 Jerry Cady Leslie Charteris
The Saint's Vacation May 9, 1941 Leslie Fenton Leslie Charteris & Jeffrey Dell William Sistrom
The Saint Meets the Tiger July 29, 1943 Paul L. Stein Leslie Arliss & Wolfgang Wilhelm
and James Seymour
The Saint's Girl Friday April 15, 1954 Seymour Friedman Allan MacKinnon Anthony Hinds and Julian Lesser
The Saint April 4, 1997 Phillip Noyce Jonathan Hensleigh
and Wesley Strick 		Jonathan Hensleigh David Brown, Robert Evans, William J. MacDonald and Mace Neufeld
Untitled reboot TBA Doug Liman Kwame Kwei-Armah
and Seth Grahame-Smith 		Seth Grahame-Smith Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Brad Krevoy, Robert Evans and Dexter Fletcher

The "Saint" in New York (1938)

When a series of consecutive lawless acts take place in New York, the commissioner of police hires a British investigator who fights criminal corruption through unorthodox methods named Simon Templar. Known to the law enforcement as "the Saint", Templar quickly begins dismantling criminal organizations throughout the city. When he discovers that there may be a mastermind hiding in plain sight, he begins to turn the offenders against each other, while he draws closer to resolving the corruption. [4]

The Saint Strikes Back (1939)

Simon Templar is hired to investigate a purported suicide of a seemingly disgraced police inspector in San Francisco, when the man's daughter calls into question the nature of his death. With her suspicions that a criminal organization is involved Templar discovers that prior to the man's untimely passing, he had also been framed for corruption which lead to his dismissal from the police force. Determined to exonerate the man of the lawful misdeeds that he did not commit, "the Saint" races against time to solve the mystery and bring justice to those who are guilty. [5]

The Saint in London (1939)

Simon Templar returns home to London, where he becomes involved in an investigation in a local gambler who may be guilty of being a part of a counterfeiting criminal organization. Throughout the investigation, he hires a former-thief and a socialite to assist him with the case. Templar begins to question the nature of the situation suspecting that an inspector who is also working on the investigation may be involved, "the Saint" works overtime to resolve the mystery before its too late. [6]

The Saint's Double Trouble (1940)

Simon Templar finds himself the suspect when a shipment of mummies that were sent to his friend, an archeological professor is found with some stolen diamonds. Believed to have become a jewel smuggler, he races against time to find the perpetrator who framed him for the crime. When he begins to investigate the series of events that preceded the disappearance of the valued items, its discovered that his double Duke Bates is the mastermind. "The Saint" sets out to prove his own existence, apprehend the criminals involved, and reinstate his credibility. [7]

The Saint Takes Over (1940)

Simon Templar takes a transatlantic trip to New York so that he can assist his old friend Inspector Fernack, who has been suspended due to suspected involvement in bribery. During the investigation, Templar confronts a series of gamblers who have organized fixed horse racing. As he attempts to prove his friend's innocence "the Saint" becomes familiar with a beautiful woman, who maybe have a deception of her own. [8]

The Saint in Palm Springs (1941)

Simon Templar becomes involved in the criminal underworld, in order to locate extremely rare and valuable stamps that have gone missing. During the investigation, "the Saint" is pursued by various criminals who are desperate and will do anything including murder to acquire the valuables for themselves. Templar turns to an old ally, and together they resolve to complete their assignment in returning the collectibles to their rightful owner. [9]

The Saint's Vacation (1941)

Initially enjoying a trip of his own outside of work, Simon Templar becomes involved in an impromptu investigation when a seemingly music box becomes a heavily coveted item. As he seeks to retrieve the collectible and return it to the rightful owner, he discovers that the antique instigates a series of robberies, torture, and murder. Racing against the pursuits of the unlawful competitors, "the Saint" turns to the aid of his allies and discovers that it may bring him face to face with one of his most notorious arch enemies. [10]

The Saint Meets the Tiger (1943)

Following an unexpected visit from an ailing man who notifies Simon Templar about a criminal organization that smuggles gold, Templar begins to investigate and finds the case takes him to an English coastal community. Upon arrival, "the Saint" collaborates with Scotland Yard and the owner of a gold mine named Patricia Holm. As Templar begins to have romantic interests in Holm, she helps him to divert his attention to a criminal known as "the Tiger" where he begins to find sufficient evidence to convict the corruption within their establishment. [11]

The Saint's Return (1953)

Released in the United States in 1954 as The Saint's Girl Friday

When Simon Templar's friend ends up dead, following her petition for his help, he begins an immediate investigation suspecting foul-play. Together with the assistance of a woman named Carol Denby, Templar infiltrates the ranks of a local criminal organization known as the River Mob. With the gang being involved in the community's gambling business, Templar finds himself working against an established and powerful group with intentions of finding the real nature of his friend's murder. [12]

The Saint (1997)

A thief who uses various disguises under aliases of various Catholic Saints, and the aid of advanced technology in his heists, is hired for a contract by a powerful Russian oil company magnate named Ivan Tretiak. Tasked with stealing the chemical formulas for cold fusion, Templar accepts the job convinced that he can accomplish the mission. After seducing scientist Dr. Emma Russell, he delivers the formulas to Tretiak and expects to move on to the next monetary opportunity. He quickly discovers however, that the formulas were incomplete when a number of criminal alliances begin to pursue him. Learning that Russell is also in danger, Templar races to her rescue while avoiding their lethal advances. Determined to save her life, he resolves to also end their corruption; all while evading the continued pursuits of detectives who have been following him for years. [13]

Reboot

In February 2020, it was announced that a reboot of the franchise was in development with Chris Pine starring as Simon Templar / the Saint. Dexter Fletcher initially signed onto the project as director, with a script by Seth Grahame-Smith. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Brad Krevoy will serve as producers, with Robert Evans credited as a producer posthumously. The project will be a joint-venture production between Paramount Pictures and Di Bonaventura Pictures. The studio intends the new adaptation to be the first installment in a series of films. [14] By November July 2021 however, Regé-Jean Page was cast in the titular role replacing Pine, while Kwame Kwei-Armah was hired to contribute to the screenplay. [15] In November 2023, Doug Liman had been hired to replace Fletcher as director. [16]

Radio

TitleDates aired
in U.S.		CreatorSponsor production
companies		Distributing networksStatus
First releasedLast released
The Saint January 4, 1945October 14, 1951 Leslie Charteris Bromo-Seltzer, Campbell Soup Company, Lever Brothers, and Ford Motor Company National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
CBS West Coast Network
Mutual Broadcasting System (MBS) 		Ended

Adapted for radio production by Leslie Charteris, the dramatization show was based on his series of novels of the same name. The broadcast featured various actors in the titular role through a number of iterations from January 4, 1945 – October 14, 1951. Starring Edgar Barrier, Brian Aherne, Vincent Price, Tom Conway, and Barry Sullivan in the titular role at different times; [17] [18] the supporting cast included John Brown, Ken Christy, and Louise Arthur as Inspector Fernack, Hoppy, and Patricia Holm, respectively. [17] The Saint was sponsored through funding by Bromo-Seltzer, Campbell Soup Company, Lever Brothers, and Ford Motor Company; and debuted on National Broadcasting Network (NBC), followed by Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), CBS WEst Coast Network, and then Mutual Broadcasting System (MBS), before returning to NBC. [17] The show was met with positive critical reception, and was notable for its continued inclusion of Charteris throughout its syndicated broadcast, with the associated companies stating: "All scripting will be under the supervision of Charteris, who will oversee the adaptations of his published works. If any originals are to be done, he'll do them." [17] [18]

Television

Series

SeriesSeason(s)Episode(s)Originally releasedShowrunner(s)Executive producer(s)Status
First releasedLast releasedNetwork
The Saint 6118October 4, 1962February 9, 1969 Independent Television (ITV) Leslie Charteris Monty Berman and Robert S. Baker Ended
Return of the Saint 124September 10, 1978March 11, 1979Leslie Charteris, Bob Baker & Lew GradeRobert S. Baker, Lew Grade, Roger Moore and Anthony SpinnerEnded

The Saint (1962–1969)

Created by Leslie Charteris and based on his novel series of the same name, the television adaptation was developed in collaboration with National Broadcasting Company (NBC), Tempean Films for ATV, Bamore for ATV, ITC Entertainment, and Independent Television. [19] [20] Starring Roger Moore in the titular role, the series aired from October 4, 1962, through February 9, 1969. Well received by critics and the audience alike, the show continued success through reruns and debuts in over 60 countries; earning over £350,000,000 for ITC. [21] [22]

Simon Templar, a wealthy adventurer and vigilante private investigator know under the alias of "the Saint", travels the world righting wrongs, solving mysteries, and convicting criminals. Though he is often the individual at the center of solving the investigations, because he lives outside the law he is also being pursued by various law enforcement agencies. Given his street-wise experience, and his wits keep him one step ahead of their machinations to apprehend him for questioning. [23] [24] [25]

Return of the Saint (1978–1979)

Developed as a follow-up revival to the original show, the series was once again based on his book series of the same name, and created by Leslie Charteris; this time with collaboration from producers Bob Baker and Lew Grade. Initially developed as a sequel centered around the son of Simon Templar, this premise was abandoned in favor of a continuation around the same character. The show was a joint-production between ITC Entertainment, Associated Television, and Rai Television and aired through Independent Television. Ian Ogilvy starred as the titular character, replacing Moore from the previous series. Though the show was poorly received by critics, its viewership numbers were a success. When series was rebroadcast on Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) it was successful with its viewership numbers and became one of the highest profiting shows for the associated studios. The shows cancelation at the request of Grade, has since been questioned given its popularity with its audience. [26] [27]

The plot followed a similar premise to other installments in the franchise. Simon Templar, a wealthy vigilante investigator known to others by his alias as "the Saint", takes unsolved mysteries and defeats corruption while living outside the law. Throughout the series he travels through Europe assisting citizens with their needs, while he encounters past friends and acquaintances that also need his assistance. Oftentimes foiling the plans of various criminals, he keeps some of their monetary means for himself, while avoiding pursuits of various law enforcement agencies. [28] [27]

Television films

FilmU.S.
release date		DirectorScreenwriter(s)Producer(s)
The Saint and the Brave Goose January 7, 1978 Cyril Frankel John Kruse Robert S. Baker
The Saint in Manhattan June 12, 1987 James Frawley Peter Gethers & David HandlerDennis E. Dotty
The Saint: The Brazilian Connection September 2, 1989 Ian Toynton Anthony Horowitz Muir Sutherland
The Saint: The Blue Dulac September 9, 1989 Dennis Berry Peter PalliserJean Chalopin, Dennis E. Dotty and Jacky Stoller
The Saint: Fear in Fun Park July 14, 1990 Donald Crombie Leslie CharterisSue Milliken and Muir Sutherland
The Saint: Wrong Number July 21, 1990Marijan David VajdaMuir Sutherland
The Saint: The Big Bang July 28, 1990 Paolo Barzman
The Saint: The Software Murders August 4, 1990Henry Herbert
The Saint July 11, 2017 Ernie Barbarash Jesse Alexander
and Tony Giglio 		Jesse Alexander, Roger Moore, Geoffrey Moore, Francisco J. González, Brad Krevoy, Jimmy Townsend, Simon West and Roman Viaris-de-Lesegno

The Saint and the Brave Goose (1978)

Simon Templar takes part in a speedboat racing event, where one of his competitors named Oscar West seemingly meets his demise when his vehicle experiences mechanical failure and then explodes. When his widow Annabel discovers that her husband lived an extravagant lifestyle and she is left nothing more than a boat named "the Brave Goose". When a group of men kidnaps her, claiming that they worked alongside Oscar in a burglary where he double-crossed them, the escaped convicts question her for the location of the gold that they had collectively stolen. Learning of these transpiring events, "the Saint" comes to her rescue while also determined to help her locate the gold and to solve the mystery surrounding her husband following a new revelation that the group had one other ally. [29]

The Saint in Manhattan (1987)

Returning to New York City following a previous investigation, Simon Templar is planning on resting and rejuvenating for some time. His plans quickly change, when one of his previous romantic interests, a professional ballerina named Margot Katka reenters his life. After attending one of her performances, she pleads for his assistance as her life is in danger. Determined to protect her, "the Saint" races against time to solve the mystery. [30]

The Saint: The Brazilian Connection (1989)

Following his involvement in ending the criminal workings of some thieves, Simon Templar finds himself in possession of various riches. After meeting a nanny named Jenny, who was tasked with the care of an American couple's baby, he learns that the baby has gone missing. Desperate for his assistance, "the Saint" determines that the disappearance is in relation to a baby-trafficking organization. Taking the investigation to Brazil, Templar must work quickly to bring the child safely home. [31]

The Saint: The Blue Dulac (1989)

When the home Jacques and Christine Coustard is obliterated in an explosion, Simon Templar is determined to solve their homicide. The couple were intended to serve as witnesses in a trial against a criminal gangster named George Lafosse, and the latter is acquitted after his mob holds the judge's family hostage. Under the alias and disguise of a jewel thief, Templar infiltrates the Lafosse organization with intentions to avenge the murder of his friends. [32]

The Saint: Fear in Fun Park (1990)

Simon Templar arrives in Sydney, tasked with investigating the disappearance of one of his friend's daughters. Believed to have been abducted by a Chinese crime ring for human trafficking, Templar soon discovers other similar occurrences in the area. During the investigation, a former romantic interest named Felicity approaches him for his assistance as a variety of Oriental establishments have been threatening her and her parents with intentions to coerce them into selling their fairground amusement location named Fun Park. Determined to help each of his friends and to solve the disappearances of young women in the area, "the Saint" beings to realize connections between the two cases. [33]

The Saint: Wrong Number (1990)

While initially enjoying a vacation in Berlin, Simon Templar receives a call in his hotel room which was intended for another guest at the establishment with instructions for the receiving end to meet at a specified location for a rendezvous. After they are found to have been murdered in their room, "the Saint" resolves to arrive at the location under the guise of the man who was killed with intentions to investigate the mystery. Avoiding pursuits of similarly intended demise, Templar reaches the location and is approached with recruitment proposition by an anti-terrorist organization which is trying to stop a missile assault by a terrorist named Peter Lang. Determined to save the innocent lives at risk, he works in collaboration with the group to prevent the catastrophic events. [34]

The Saint: The Big Bang (1990)

Following the death of a millionairess named Baronne being ruled out as suicide, Simon Templar begins his own investigation. Not convinced of the verdict, Templar believes that a more sinister cause of death is to blame. As she was the owner of Grainville Electronics, his research leads him to believe that someone within the corporation organized a homicide with intentions to illegal take-over of the company. With the aid of an American news reporter named Verity, "the Saint" works to determine the true nature of Baronne's death, before her company is assigned new leadership who may be her murderer. [35]

The Saint: The Software Murders (1990)

Following the suspicious deaths of three scientists who were developing explosive detection devices, Templar's friend and colleague named Jack Rushden is tasked with investigating their demise. When he is murdered while on the phone with Simon Templar followed by the killer threatening to come after him next, "the Saint" determines to avenge his friend and find the killer himself. When his research brings him to a science conference at a rural manor, he works with a computer expert named Irina to solve what has become known publicly as the Software Murders. [36]

The Saint (2017)

After diverting an exchange between terrorist groups, and escaping with their funds, Simon Templar / the Saint finds himself in the middle of an ongoing pursuit including the parties involved and the FBI. Giving the money to a friend in Bucharest with instructions to distribute the funds to various humanitarian organizations, only for the funds to be intercepted by a banker with a criminal past named Arnie Valecross who was hired by a mysterious man under the alias of "the Fixer". Despite his initial instructions, Valecross sends the money to a different account and seeks assistance from the FBI, with hopes of clearing his name. Following his decision, his daughter Zooey is abducted by the organization that had contracted him for the job; they request the money be returned within 48 hours, using his daughter as a hostage. Being made aware of how the situation has evolved, Templar works with his associate Patricia Holm to discover the true identity of the mysterious man. Racing against the clock, "the Saint" must retrieve the money and save Zooey's life, while staying ahead of the FBI who have been following him for years. During the investigation, he discovers that "the Fixer" may have connections to a dangerous person from his past. [37] [38]

Main cast and characters

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This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in the franchise.

CharacterTheatrical filmsTelevisionRadio
The "Saint" in New York The Saint Strikes Back The Saint in London The Saint's Double Trouble The Saint Takes Over The Saint in Palm Springs The Saint's Vacation The Saint Meets the Tiger The Saint's Return The Saint Untitled reboot The Saint
(1962–1969)		 Return of the Saint
(1978–1979)		Movies The Saint
(1945–1951)
Principal cast
Simon Templar
The Saint 		Louis Hayward George Sanders Hugh Sinclair Louis Hayward Val Kilmer [a]
Adam Smith Y 		Regé-Jean Page Roger Moore Ian Ogilvy Ian Ogilvy [b]
Andrew Clarke [c]
Simon Dutton [d]
Adam Rayner [e]
Louis Hynes Y [f] 		Edgar Barrier V [g]
Brian Aherne V [h]
Vincent Price V [i]
Tom Conway V [j]
Barry Sullivan V [k]
Insp. Henry Fernack Jonathan Hale Jonathan Hale Kevin Tighe [l]
Enrique Murciano [m]
Insp. Claud Teal Gordon McLeod Gordon McLeod Charles Victor Alun Armstrong Ivor Dean David Ryall [n] John Brown
Patricia "Pat" Holm Jean Gillie Eliza Dushku [o] Louise Arthur V
Supporting cast
HoppyThomas Gallagher Ken Christy V
Hutch Rellin Sig Ruman
William Valcross
Big Fellow		 Frederick Burton
Valerie Travers Wendy Barrie
Mr. Cullis Jerome Cowan
Penny Parker Sally Gray
Bruno Lang Henry Oscar
Anne Bitts Helene Whitney
Boss Duke BatesGeorge Sanders
The Partner Bela Lugosi
Ruth SummersWendy Barrie
"Big" Ben Egan Pierre Watkin
Albert "Rocky" Weldon Roland Drew
Leo Sloan Robert Emmett Keane
Sam Reese Morgan Conway
Max Bremer Cyrus W. Kendall
Clarence "Pearly" Gates Paul Guilfoyle
Elna JohnsonWendy Barrie
Margaret Forbes Linda Hayes
Mr. Evans Ferris Taylor
Mary LangdonSally Gray
Monty Hayward Arthur Macrae
Rudolph Hauser Cecil Parker
SIS Valerie Leueen Macgrath
Mr. Tidemarsh
The Tiger		 Clifford Evans
Carol Denby Naomi Chance
Kate Finch Jane Carr
Max Lennar Sydney Tafler
Dr. Emma Russell Elisabeth Shue
Ivan Petrovich Tretiak Rade Šerbedžija
Ilya Tretiak Valery Nikolaev
Dr. Lev Naumovich Botvin Henry Goodman
President of Russia
Karpov		 Evgeny Lazarev
Radio announcerRoger Moore
Margot Katka Liliana Komorowska [p]
Fran Grogan Holland Taylor [q]
Lily Palmer / Jessica Daniels Caitlin Clarke [r]
Mrs. Cunningham Gayle Hunnicutt [s]
Jenny
The Nanny		Jenifer Landor [t]
Sabine GautierSabine Naud [u]
Seraphine GautierCamille Naud [v]
George Lafosse John Astin [w]
Harry Ed Devereaux [x]
Aileen Rebecca Gilling [y]
Felicity Nikki Coghill [z]
Justin Richard Roxburgh [aa]
Stella Moreau Arielle Dombasle [ab]
Otto SchmidtGünther-Maria Halmer [ac]
Gen. Daniel T. Donovan Vince Edwards [ad]
Col. Dimitri GrigorievManfred Lehmann [ae]
Peter LangArnfried Lerche [af]
Verity Morgan Brittany [ag]
Baroness StollerDominique Varda [ah]
Mr. DemoyneJerry Di Giacomo [ai]
Mr. Blancpain Jean-Claude Dauphin [aj]
Irina Pamela Sue Martin [ak]
River Malcolm Stoddard [al]
Arnold "Arnie" Valecross James Remar [am]
Zooey Valecross Sammi Hanratty [an]
Xander
The Fixer		Ian Ogilvy [ao]
Adam Woodward Y [ap]
Rayt Marius Thomas Kretschmann [aq]
JasperRoger Moore [ar]

Additional crew and production details

TitleCrew/Detail
Composer(s)Cinematographer(s)Editor(s)Production
companies		Distributing
companies		Running time
The "Saint" in New York Roy Webb Joseph H. August & Frank Redman Harry Marker RKO Radio Pictures 1hr 11 mins
The Saint Strikes Back Frank Redman Jack Hively 1 hr 6 mins
The Saint in London Marr Mackie Claude Friese-Greene Douglas Robertson1 hr 17 mins
The Saint's Double Trouble Roy Webb J. Roy Hunt Theron Warth & Desmond Marquette
The Saint Takes Over Frank RedmanDesmond Marquette1 hr 9 mins
The Saint in Palm Springs Harry J. Wild George Hively 1 hr 6 mins
The Saint's Vacation Bretton Byrd Bernard Knowles Al Barnes & Ralph Kemplen 1 hr 1 min
The Saint Meets the Tiger Bretton Byrd, John Greenwood,
Miklós Rózsa, and Roy Webb		 Robert Krasker Ralph Kemplen RKO Radio British Productions RKO Radio Pictures1 hr 10 mins
The Saint's Return Roy Webb Walter J. Harvey James Needs Hammer Film Productions RKO Radio Pictures,
Exclusive Films 		1 hr 13 mins
The Saint and the Brave Goose John ScottFrank WattsPeter Pitt Incorporated Television Company ITC Entertainment 1 hr 40 mins
The Saint: The Brazilian Connection Serge Franklin Ian Toynton Bill ShapterTaffner Ramsay-Templar ProductionsNetwork Seven
The Saint: The Blue Dulac 1 hr 32 mins
The Saint: Fear in Fun Park Peter BestAndrew LesnieDonald Crombie1 hr 40 mins
The Saint: Wrong Number Günther FischerMichael HeiterJutta Hering & Bill Shapter
The Saint: The Big Bang Serge FranklinJohn Handler Paolo Barzman
The Saint: The Software Murders Henry Herbert
The Saint
(1997)		 Graeme Revell Phil Meheux Terry Rawlings Mace Neufeld Productions,
Rysher Entertainment		 Paramount Pictures 1 hr 56 mins
The Saint
(2017)		 Neal Acree Paul M. SommersMichael Purl, Heath Ryan & Henk Van Eeghen Motion Picture Corporation of America,
Silver Screen Pictures 		20th Century Studios Home Entertainment 1 hr 31 mins
Untitled reboot TBATBATBA Warner Bros. Pictures TBA

Reception

Box office and financial performance

FilmBox office grossBox office rankingWorldwide
Total income		BudgetRef.
North AmericaOther territoriesWorldwideAll time
North America		All time
worldwide
The "Saint" in New York $460,000—$460,000Information not publicly available—>$460,000$128,000 [39]
The Saint Strikes Back $460,000—$460,000Information not publicly available—>$460,000$128,000 [40]
The Saint in London $140,000—$140,000Information not publicly available—$140,000Information not publicly available [41]
The Saint's Double Trouble Information not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available
The Saint Takes Over Information not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available
The Saint in Palm Springs Information not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available—$90,000Information not publicly available [42]
The Saint's Vacation Information not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available
The Saint Meets the Tiger Information not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available
The Saint's Return Information not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available—Information not publicly availableInformation not publicly available
The Saint $61,363,304$108,036,696$169,400,000#1,440#964>$169,400,000$90,000,000 [43] [44]
Totals>$62,423,304$108,036,696>$170,460,000x̄ #144x̄ #96>$170,550,000>$90,256,000

Critical and public response

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore
The "Saint" in New York[ to be determined ] [45] ——
The Saint Strikes Back[ to be determined ] [46] ——
The Saint in London[ to be determined ] [47] ——
The Saint's Double Trouble[ to be determined ] [48] ——
The Saint Takes Over[ to be determined ] [49] ——
The Saint in Palm Springs[ to be determined ] [50] ——
The Saint's Vacation[ to be determined ] [51] ——
The Saint Meets the TigerTBD [52] ——
The Saint's ReturnTBD [53] ——
The Saint(TV series)[ to be determined ] (5 reviews) [54] ——
Return of the Saint(TV series)———
The Saint and the Brave Goose— [55] ——
The Saint in Manhattan———
The Saint: The Brazilian Connection———
The Saint: The Blue Dulac———
The Saint: Fear in Fun Park———
The Saint: Wrong Number———
The Saint: The Big Bang———
The Saint: The Software Murders———
The Saint(1997)30% (47 reviews) [56] 50/100 (22 reviews) [57] B+ [58]
The Saint(2017)[ to be determined ] [59] ——

Explanatory notes

  1. ↑ The adaptation of the character is given a real name as John Rossi, as portrayed by Kilmer.
  2. ↑ Ogilvy portrayed Templar in The Saint and the Brave Goose (1978), continuing his role from the television series titled Return of the Saint.
  3. ↑ Clarke portrayed Templar in 1987 for The Saint in Manhattan.
  4. ↑ Dutton portrayed Templar from 1989-1994 for The Saint: The Brazilian Connection, The Saint: The Blue Dulac, The Saint: Fear in Fun Park, The Saint: Wrong Number, The Saint: The Big Bang, and The Saint: The Software Murders.
  5. ↑ Rayner portrayed Templar in 2017 for, The Saint.
  6. ↑ Hynes portrayed a younger age Templar in The Saint (2017).
  7. ↑ Barrier portrayed the character from January 4–March 31, 1945. [17]
  8. ↑ Aherne portrayed the character from June 10–September 12, 1945. [17]
  9. ↑ Price portrayed the character from June 30, 1947–May 20, 1951. [17]
  10. ↑ Conway portrayed the character from May 21, 1951–October 14, 1951. [17]
  11. ↑ Sullivan briefly portrayed the character in a number of episodes. [18]
  12. ↑ Tighe portrayed Fernack in The Saint in Manhattan.
  13. ↑ Murciano portrayed Fernack in The Saint (2017).
  14. ↑ Ryall featured in The Saint: The Software Murders.
  15. ↑ Dushku portrayed Holm in The Saint (2017).
  16. ↑ Komorowska featured in The Saint in Manhattan.
  17. ↑ Taylor featured in The Saint in Manhattan.
  18. ↑ Clarke featured in The Saint in Manhattan.
  19. ↑ Hunnicutt featured in The Saint: The Brazilian Connection.
  20. ↑ Landor featured in The Saint: The Brazilian Connection.
  21. ↑ Sabine Naud featured in The Saint: The Blue Dulac.
  22. ↑ Camille Naud featured in The Saint: The Blue Dulac.
  23. ↑ Astin featured in The Saint: The Blue Dulac.
  24. ↑ Devereaux featured in The Saint: Fear in Fun Park.
  25. ↑ Gilling featured in The Saint: Fear in Fun Park.
  26. ↑ Coghill featured in The Saint: Fear in Fun Park.
  27. ↑ Roxburgh featured in The Saint: Fear in Fun Park.
  28. ↑ Dombasle featured in The Saint: Wrong Number.
  29. ↑ Halmer featured in The Saint: Wrong Number.
  30. ↑ Edwards featured in The Saint: Wrong Number.
  31. ↑ Lehmann featured in The Saint: Wrong Number.
  32. ↑ Lerche featured in The Saint: Wrong Number.
  33. ↑ Brittany featured in The Saint: The Big Bang.
  34. ↑ Varda featured in The Saint: The Big Bang.
  35. ↑ Di Giacomo featured in The Saint: The Big Bang.
  36. ↑ Dauphin featured in The Saint: The Big Bang.
  37. ↑ Martin featured in The Saint: The Software Murders.
  38. ↑ Stoddard featured in The Saint: The Software Murders.
  39. ↑ Remar featured in The Saint (2017).
  40. ↑ Hanratty featured in The Saint (2017).
  41. ↑ Ogilvy portrays the villain in The Saint (2017), after previously starring as the titular heroic character in Return of the Saint television series and its television movie, The Saint and the Brave Goose.
  42. ↑ Woodward featured in The Saint (2017).
  43. ↑ Kretschmann featured in The Saint (2017).
  44. ↑ Moore portrays a different character in The Saint (2017), after previously starring as the titular hero in the 1960s television series.

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The Saint is the nickname of the fictional character Simon Templar, featured in a series of novels and short stories by Leslie Charteris published between 1928 and 1963. After that date other authors collaborated with Charteris on books until 1983; two additional works produced without Charteris's participation were published in 1997. The character has also been portrayed in the franchise The Saint, which includes motion pictures, radio dramas, comic strips, comic books, and three television series.

The Saint may refer to:

<i>The Saint in New York</i> 1935 novel by Leslie Charteris

The Saint in New York is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United Kingdom by Hodder and Stoughton in 1935. It was published in the United States by Doubleday in January 1935. A shorter version of the novel had previously been published in the September 1934 issue of The American Magazine.

<i>Saint Overboard</i> 1936 novel by Leslie Charteris

Saint Overboard is the title of a 1936 mystery novel by Leslie Charteris, one of a long series of novels featuring Charteris' creation Simon Templar, alias "The Saint". An edited version was previously published in November 1935 in The American Magazine as The Pirate Saint. Some paperback editions append the article The to the title.

<i>The Saint</i> (1997 film) 1997 American thriller film

The Saint is a 1997 American action thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Jonathan Hensleigh and Wesley Strick, and starring Val Kilmer in the title role, with Elisabeth Shue and Rade Šerbedžija. The plot of the film revolves around the title character who is a high-tech thief and master of disguise, who becomes the anti-hero while using the moniker of various saints. He paradoxically lives in the underworld of international industrial theft and espionage. The film was a modest financial success with a worldwide box office of $169.4 million, rentals of $28.2 million, and continuous DVD sales.

<i>Vendetta for the Saint</i> 1964 novel by Harry Harrison

Vendetta for the Saint is a 1964 mystery novel featuring the character of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint". Vendetta for the Saint was the first full-length Saint novel published since The Saint Sees it Through, 18 years earlier. A television adaptation of the novel was released as a theatrical film, also entitled Vendetta for the Saint, in 1969.

<i>The Saint Meets the Tiger</i> 1943 film by Paul L. Stein

The Saint Meets the Tiger is a 1941 British mystery thriller film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Hugh Sinclair, Jean Gillie and Clifford Evans. It was made by the British unit of RKO Pictures and released the same year, but was not distributed until 1943 in America. This was to be the last of the eight films in RKO's film series about the crimefighter the Saint. It was shot at Denham Studios outside London with sets designed by the art director Paul Sheriff. The previous entries in the series had all been made in Hollywood except The Saint's Vacation.

<i>She Was a Lady</i> 1931 novel by Leslie Charteris

She Was a Lady is the title of a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris featuring his creation, Simon Templar, alias The Saint. The novel was first published in serialized form in the magazine Thriller in February and March 1930, and after being rewritten by Charteris, was first published in complete form in the United Kingdom by Hodder and Stoughton in November 1931. This was the seventh book chronicling Templar's adventures, and the fourth full novel.

<i>Getaway</i> (The Saint) 1932 novel by Leslie Charteris

Getaway is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris first published in the United Kingdom in September 1932 by Hodder and Stoughton. This was the fifth full-length novel featuring the adventures of the modern day Robin Hood-inspired crimebuster Simon Templar, and the ninth Saint book published overall since 1928. When first published in the United States by The Crime Club in February 1933, the title was modified to The Saint's Getaway which was later adopted by future UK editions.

<i>Prelude for War</i> 1938 novel by Leslie Charteris

Prelude for War is a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris featuring his Robin Hood-inspired crime fighter, Simon Templar, alias "The Saint". The book was first published in the United Kingdom in 1938 by Hodder and Stoughton, and in the United States by The Crime Club the same year. Previously, the novel had been serialized in the American magazine Cosmopolitan. Publication of the book marked the 10th anniversary of the Simon Templar character.

<i>The Saint Goes West</i> Collection of novellas by Leslie Charteris

The Saint Goes West is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United States in 1942 by The Crime Club, and in the United Kingdom the same year by Hodder and Stoughton.

<i>The Saint Sees it Through</i> 1946 novel by Leslie Charteris

The Saint Sees it Through is the title of a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris featuring his creation, Simon Templar, alias The Saint. The book was first published in 1946 in the United States by The Crime Club. Hodder and Stoughton published the first British edition in 1947.

<i>Call for the Saint</i> 1948 book by Leslie Charteris

Call for the Saint is a collection of two mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in the United States in 1948 by The Crime Club, and later the same year in the United Kingdom by Hodder and Stoughton. This book continues the adventures of Charteris' creation, Simon Templar, alias The Saint. "The Masked Angel" features the first literary appearance of Patricia Holm, Templar's on-again, off-again partner/girlfriend, since the 1940s novel The Saint in Miami.

<i>Saint Errant</i>

Saint Errant is a collection of short stories by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1948 by The Crime Club in the United States and in 1949 by Hodder and Stoughton in the United Kingdom. This was the 28th book to feature the adventures of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint", and the first Saint short story collection since 1939's The Happy Highwayman. Several of the stories were based upon the then-current Saint comic strip, while the story "Judith" was first published in 1934.

<i>Capture the Saint</i> 1997 novel by Burl Barer and based on characters by Leslie Charteris

Capture the Saint is the title of a 1997 mystery novel by Burl Barer, featuring the character of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint" who was created by Leslie Charteris in 1928.

<i>Meet the Tiger</i> Novel by Leslie Charteris

Meet the Tiger is an action-adventure novel written by Leslie Charteris. In England it was first published by Ward Lock in September 1928; in the United States it was first published by Doubleday's The Crime Club imprint in March 1929 with the variant title Meet – the Tiger!. It was the first novel in a long-running series of books featuring the adventures of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint". It was later reissued under a number of different titles, including the unofficial Crooked Gold by Amalgamated Press in 1929 which failed to credit the authorship of Charteris, and the best-known reissue title, The Saint Meets the Tiger. In 1940 the Sun Dial Press changed the title to Meet – the Tiger! The Saint in Danger.

<i>The Saints Double Trouble</i> 1940 American film

The Saint's Double Trouble is a 1940 action-adventure film produced by RKO Pictures. The film stars George Sanders as Simon Templar, a.k.a. "The Saint", a master criminal turned crime-fighter, and features horror film legend Bela Lugosi as "The Partner". This was the fourth of eight films in RKO's film series about the character created by Leslie Charteris, and the first film to not be directly based upon one of the original Saint books, although Charteris did contribute to developing the story for the film.

<i>The Saint in Palm Springs</i> 1941 film by Jack Hively

The Saint in Palm Springs is a 1941 American mystery crime film directed by Jack Hively and starring George Sanders, Wendy Barrie and Jonathan Hale. It was produced and released by Hollywood studio RKO Pictures. The film continued the screen adventures of the Robin Hood-inspired anti-hero, Simon Templar, alias "The Saint", created by Leslie Charteris. This sequel was based upon a story by Charteris; however, many changes to his concept were made. Charteris later novelised his version of the film story as the novella "Palm Springs", contained within the 1942 collection The Saint Goes West. This was the sixth of eight in RKO's film series about The Saint.

<i>Daredevil</i> (novel) 1929 novel by Leslie Charteris

Daredevil is the title of a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris which was first published by Ward Lock in 1929. This was Charteris' fourth full-length novel, and is one of the few full-length books in his canon that does not feature the character of Simon Templar, alias "The Saint". However, the book does have a connection to the Saint series.

<i>The Saint</i> (novel) Mystery novel by Burl Barer

The Saint is a mystery novel by Burl Barer published by Pocket Books in 1997. It was based upon the screenplay for the film The Saint, which in turn was loosely based upon the character Simon Templar, created by Leslie Charteris. Val Kilmer portrayed Templar and is pictured on the book's front cover.

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