"The Saint" (1962) TV series 1962-1969

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Writers:

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

21 May 1967 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Crime

Plot:

The Saint is a modern day Robin Hood of sorts. He steals from rich criminals (gangsters and the like) and keeps the loot for himself...

Plot Keywords:

The Saint | Master Of Disguise | Famous Opening Theme | Gentleman Thief | Cult TV

Cast

Roger Moore

...

Simon Templar / ... (118 episodes, 1962-1969)

Runtime:

UK:60 min (118 episodes) | Argentina:60 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White (1962-1965) | Color (1966-1969)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Finland:K-11 (DVD) (2006) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company:

Bamore

Trivia:

Among the actors offered the role of Simon Templar was Patrick McGoohan. McGoohan turned down the role owing to his disapproval of Simon Templar's womanizing (he also turned down James Bond in Dr. No (1962) for much of the same reason).

Movie Connections:

Remade as The Saint (1997)

Soundtrack:

Out to Get You

Roger Moore is Simon Templar

As a devoted 1960's Anglophile, I have been delighted by the re-release of Britain's best adventure series, The Saint, starring Roger Moore. Looking back on the series after all these years, I find it superior to similar ITC entries such as The Avengers, Secret Agent, or The Prisoner because of its realism and intelligence. The mixture of stock travelogue footage and cheesy ITC sets and backdrops works because of the believabilty of Roger Moore as the principal protagonist, Simon Templar. The big-hearted, flamboyant actor is every bit the character he portrays and more. The authenticity of the performance is what still appeals after 42 years. The props and the hairstyles may be dated and the set pieces might never make muster in today's productions, but when Moore is on screen it doesn't matter. I can't wait to acquire the 63'-64'episodes.