
Feature film — 1939
The Saint Strikes Back (1939)
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.
The note
Stay for the details.
A high-signal pick with 21 votes.
RKO Radio Pictures
Community reviews
What viewers are saying
Sign in to leave a review for everyone to see. Reviews are tied to your account so the community can trust what's shared.
Loading reviews…
Director: John Farrow
On screen
Cast & crew

George Sanders
Simon Templar

Wendy Barrie
Valerie 'Val' Travers

Jonathan Hale
Inspector Henry Fernack

Jerome Cowan
Cullis

Barry Fitzgerald
Zipper Dyson

Neil Hamilton
Allan Breck

Robert Elliott
Chief Inspector Webster

Russell Hopton
Harry Donnell

Edward Gargan
Pinky Budd

Robert Strange
Police Commisioner

Gilbert Emery
Martin Eastman

James Burke
Headquarters Police Officer
Similar titles












