With adam rayner, eliza dushku, ian ogilvy, james remar. A fishing expedition produces an unusual haul for simon templar, the saint. Simon templar known as the saint from his initials is a suave, sophisticated. Each episode has been completely restored from the original 35mm film. With ian hendry the avengers, rosemary dexter and aimi macdonald. Simon templar must always stay one step ahead of the law. Season 2 episode 1 the fellow traveler full episode.
Vendetta for the saint part 1 jim oconnolly 05011969 114. Templar helps those whom conventional agencies are powerless or unwilling to protect, often using. Roger moore stars in this fastpaced action adventure thriller. The complete series also comes loaded with bonus features previously unavailable in north american releases, including the featurette behind the scenes with sir roger moore as director as well as audio commentaries on select episodes with members of the cast and crew, including sir roger moore, executive producer robert s. May 29, 2018 the saint is a 1960s spy thriller tv series starring roger moore as adventurer simon templar. The saint investigates a racket in which illegal immigrants are smuggled into britain. A timeless figure of adventure since his creation by leslie charteris in 1928, the saint has thrilled adventure aficionados with his exploits in a variety of media, including novels, movies, and radio but nowhere was the dashing mr. Leslie charteris, the saint was a role wellsuited to roger moores athleticism, good looks, and whimsical sense of humor that would eventually serve him well as none other than ian flemings cold war icon, james bond, for over ten years. Anyone have any idea where a torrent of this show can be found.
Where a reward is offered, or the criminals loot is not discovered or lost, he keeps it to cover his expenses. The majority of the episodes listed below including all the blackandwhite episodes were adaptations of short stories, novellas and novels in the. The saint is a british itc mystery spy thriller television series that aired in the united kingdom on itv between 1962 and 1969. And so these words open each episode of this popular series. Nov 19, 2016 back when i was a youngster, there was an extremely entertaining and amusing tv show, the saint, starring roger moore.
A fishing expedition produces an unusual haul for simon templar, the saint roger moore, when his boat is almost run down in thick fog and he hears a shot, abody being thrown overboard, and drags a murder victim. In this episode, simon encounters drama in a bus shelter. The saint is a cheesy action film that you have to watch when you want to be a mindless movie night where you pick something that doesnt have much plot. May 23, 2017 roger moore seemed like more of a lover than a fighter as james bond, but on his watch, 007 was always a gentleman. Legendary actor roger moore james bond, the persuaders. The chemistry between kilmer and shue holds this movie together. But it was roger moore s portrayal of the debonair adventurer on tv that made the saint a household name. Allstar moore had been approached to play the character of james bond but scheduling.
Roger moore in the saint the complete monochrome series, ep. Tv movie not rated 91 min action, adventure, crime. The stylish spy thriller ran for six seasons, beginning in 1962 and. His most notable television role was playing the main character, simon templar, in the british television series the saint from 1962 to 1969. The last movie that roger moore starred in was the carer, a 2016 film that follows an aging actor, played by brian cox. Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred moore, a policeman. Jan 12, 2011 directed by peter yates 19292011, rip. The final film bore little resemblance to the books or tv series, and carried no credit for leslie charteris. Roger moore never played the role again after 1969, though he is heard speaking on a car radio during the 1997 film the saint, starring val kilmer as templar. With tony curtis, roger moore, laurence naismith, juliet harmer.
In addition to evading the authorities, simon must face a dangerous adversary from his past. May 23, 2017 the last movie that roger moore starred in was the carer, a 2016 film that follows an aging actor, played by brian cox. For six seasons, from 1962 to 1969, moore appeared on tv as simon templar, aka. The saint was finally adapted for television in 1962, with roger moore portraying the saint in 71 black and white, and 47 color episodes. International master thief, simon templar, also known as the saint, is tasked to find a mans kidnapped daughter. Sir roger moore, of course, went on to play james bond 007. Watch the saint online full episodes of season 6 to 1 yidio.
It was based on the literary character simon templar created by leslie charteris in the 1920s and featured in many novels over the years. The saint the complete monochrome series is a thoroughly excellent boxed set of the classic 1960s action drama series, starring sir roger moore as crime fighter, simon templar, based on the series of books by author leslie charteris. And of course, hes on a firstname basis with every bartender he meets. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Simon templar, a debonair robin hoodtype character, travels around europe trying to help people in distress while targeting the wealthy and corrupt. A timeless figure of adventure since his creation by leslie charteris in 1928, the saint has thrilled adventure aficionados with his exploits in a variety of media, including novels, movies, and radio. He is the saint, and his adventures are now available on dvd for the first time. But he plainly had neither the interest nor the talent to recognize what would make this movie stand out, give the movie an edge or make this movie watchable enough to be commercial. In one early episode, an old woman guesses templars name. Featuring thrilling acts of derringdo, beautiful places and people, and a sly wit. Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. Roger moore in the saint the complete monochrome series.
The saint takes up from where boyd left off, threatening to expose grindel. Whilst in new york, the saint watches his friend, reporter lester boyd, launch a television attack on corrupt union boss nat grindel. Val kilmer bears nothing in him that even gets close to roger moores character but if you look away from that and try to see it as an ordinary film, its really good. The saint 19621969 roger moore return of the saint 19781979 ian ogilvy note. Val kilmer bears nothing in him that even gets close to roger moores character but if you look away from that and try to see it as an ordinary film. Roger moore left with earl green in the saint lew grade cast moore as simon templar in a new adaptation of the saint, based on the novels by leslie charteris.
After that date, other authors collaborated with charteris on books until 1983. In the 1960s, these were dramatised for tv, featuring a young actor called roger moore what happened to him in the title role. Roger moore appears in the movie as himself, but he does not have a. In this episode, simon goes to visit an old friend. Baker based upon the literary character created by leslie charteris. Like his bond, moore s saint is perfectly coiffed, nattily dressed, and rarely ruffled. Watch the saint online full episodes of season 6 to 1. Simon templar the saint, is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret. 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. Find films and movies featuring roger moore on allmovie. Roger moore will perhaps always be remembered as the man who replaced sean connery in the james bond series, arguably something he never lived down. Leslie charteris, the saint was a role wellsuited to roger moore s athleticism, good looks, and whimsical sense of humor that would eventually serve him well as none other than ian flemings cold war icon, james bond, for over ten years. Movie nation informed film criticism, against the grain.
Factory has made the entire 118episode run available together for the first time as the saint. The saint original soundtrack original soundtrack songs. The show came to an end in 1969, but later resurfaced in. Apr 09, 2016 sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. The saint is a james bond wannabe, which is an irony, since james bond in a way is a saint clone. The majority of the episodes listed below including all the blackandwhite episodes were adaptations.
Templar more indelibly realized than in his 1960s television series, starring the perfectly cast roger moore in the title role. As the first person to portray leslie charteris simon templar on the small screen, roger moore solidified peoples ideals of the saint into an iconic depiction of the role. Orbitals icy, attractive reworking of the saint theme, daft punks pulsating da funk, underworlds pearls girl, and sneaker pimps sexy 6 underground stand out, but there are. Nov 06, 2018 the saint is a 1960s spy thriller tv series starring roger moore as adventurer simon templar.
Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. Vendetta for the saint part 2 jim oconnolly 12011969 both episodes later shown in usa as tv films and in europe shown in theatres 115. Adapted from the leslie charteris novel the saint in new york 15b27, 1935. An unaired remake of the saint featuring one of roger moores. Two worlds collide when the titled englishman, lord brett sinclair, and the bronxraised, self. But it was roger moores portrayal of the debonair adventurer on tv that made the saint a household name. We are the world michael jackson, tina turner, stevie wonder, diana ross, lionel richie and ray charles. Back when i was a youngster, there was an extremely entertaining and amusing tv show, the saint, starring roger moore. Roger moore actor who played simon templar, alias the saint, on television roger moore played the saint in the 1960s tv series. Roger moore in the saint 1997 elisabeth shue and davis guggenheim at an event for. George sanders, the best known movie saint even seemed a bit melancholy. All seven of roger moores james bond performances, ranked.
Roger moore saint, persuader and the suavest james bond. Please support the channel by liking, commenting and subscribing follow me on twitter at. The saint s blog devoted to news and rumors about the saint and leslie charteris. Since his debut in leslie charteris 1928 novel meet the tiger, the saint has appeared in over 100 books, on radio, in movies, and even in comic strips. Roger moore seemed like more of a lover than a fighter as james bond, but on his watch, 007 was always a gentleman. The saints blog devoted to news and rumors about the saint and leslie charteris.
Suave and sophisticated, simon templar roger moore is the saint, once again waging war against crime, this time with the italian mafia in palermo and naples. In this episode, simon goes to visit an old friend, madge, and becomes interested in her playwright. The saint in movies and films 1938 the saint in new york rko radio picturesusa, 69 minutes, 6273 feet. Looking at the eversuave moore, it makes sense for his character to be a man about town with a thousand girls at his beck and call. The saintthe complete monochrome series is a thoroughly excellent boxed set of the classic 1960s action drama series, starring sir roger moore as crime fighter, simon templar, based on the series of books by author leslie charteris. I have recently learnt that a dvd set of this series was released. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. The show came to an end in 1969, but later resurfaced in 1979, aptly named the return of the saint.
Shortly afterwards boyd is killed when a bomb explodes in his apartment. Templar more indelibly realized than in his 1960s television series, starring the perfectly cast roger moore in. This is an episode guide for the television series the saint, which originally aired in the united kingdom between 1962 and 1969. The saint also inspired 14 movies, and a 1960s tv series starring roger moore, a future bond. Find films and movies featuring roger moore on allmovie allmovie. Early episodes included the gimmick of having sir roger moore speak directly to the audience. Devilishly handsome roger moore, all of 35 at the time, stars as modern day robin hood simon templar in the cult british tv series the saint. Based on the novels, the movies and the 1960s tv series of the same name, the saint follows a modernday robin hood, simon templar. Leslie charteris created his gentleman crook in 1926 and wrote about him in dozens of novels before his death in 1993. Roger moore is best known to film fans as the longestrunning cinematic incarnation of ian flemings james bond he was in 7 bond flicks, which is one more than connery unless you count never say never again, but he had already spent several years bringing another adventurous literary creation to life. In contrast to the saint of the novels and stories, he has been portrayed most often as an almost run of the mill detective losing much of what made him unique. A complete history in print, radio, film and television. Three of the actors to play templar roger moore, ian ogilvy, and simon dutton have been appointed vice presidents of the saint club that was founded by leslie charteris in 1936.
Roger moore appears in the movie as himself, but he does not have a lot of. Moore said in an interview in 1963 that he wanted to buy the rights to leslie charteriss character and the trademarks. The saint is a 1960s spy thriller tv series starring roger moore as adventurer simon templar. These portrayals lacked the larger than life spirit that was the saint. Watch the saint free tv series full seasons online tubi.
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