George sanders, the best known movie saint even seemed a bit melancholy. Roger moore as simon ivor dean as inspector claude eustace teal. May 23, 2017 roger moore full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Return of the saint is a revivalupdating of the saint, a programme based upon the stories of leslie charteris that had originally aired from 1962 to 1969, and starred roger moore as simon templar the character, in turn, had been introduced by charteris in a series of novels and short stories dating back to 1928. Simon escorts a queen on a dangerous journey to switzerland to obtain some valuable jewels. It looks like film and given the british penchant for wiping the videotape masters for reuse in the 60s, im pretty sure the series was filmed. The saint becomes a hired assassin whose target is simon templar. Oct 22, 2017 saint fans will remember him for directing many episodes of the saint with roger moore, and the return of the saint with ian ogilvy. The saint tv series 19621969 the movie database tmdb. Simon templar is the saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modernday robin hood who recovers illgotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need. He also directed a couple of episodes of his next show, the persuaders, and then seems to have given it up. With roger moore, ivor dean, leslie crawford, justine lord.
Watch full episodes of the saint and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. In addition to evading the authorities, simon must face a dangerous adversary from his past. Its allure is usually explained as a combination of moore s magnetism, gorgeous women, and exotic locales. When roger moore assumes a mid atlantic accent, its time to stop watching. The saint season 1 episode 6 watch online the full episode. Story by leslie charteris directed by jeremy summers starring. Now licensed to timeless media, theres more bang for the buck, though the masters are the same, rather old and not particularly impressive, and one would prefer to see the shows excellent. The roger moore tv series is probably the best remembered incarnation of the saint.
The saint was a successful uk adventure series featuring roger moore as simon templar, a carefree robin hood type character, who travelled around europe while usually trying to help out someone in distress. Sir roger moore on bond, the saint and friendship with frank sinatra this morning. Former saint stars roger moore and ian ogilvy join the. Roger moore was asked to play the part of the first james bond in dr. No but turned it down because of his commitments to the saint. The saint becomes involved in racing when he is told of a.
He also directed a large number of lavish lowbudget british horror films in the 1960s that have a cult following. Almost a decade after the roger moore series, the saint returned to british television return of the saint itc197879 starring ian ogilvy. Starring roger moore as simon templar season 1 late 1962 episode guide compiled by the classic tv archive. Apr 09, 2016 sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders.
Simon templar a wealthy adventurer known as the saint, travels around in his white volvo p1800s. In this episode, simon goes to visit an old friend. Watch full episodes of the saint you can watch 12 episodes from the first season there in decent quality. 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. Vendetta for the saint part 1 jim oconnolly 05011969 114. For six seasons, from 1962 to 1969, moore appeared on tv as simon templar, aka. The saint is asked to act as a bodyguard to the bestselling adventure author amos klein, a young woman who uses a male penname. May 28, 2015 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. A consignment of industrial diamonds is hijacked after its arrival in england, and the saint plunges into a case full of unexpected twists and turns. Saint fans will remember him for directing many episodes of the saint with roger moore, and the return of the saint with ian ogilvy. The first many episodes it was really hard to figure out what was so special about him templar just seemed like a goodlooking dogooder popped out of the most standard white bread mold. 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 pilot for a new saint show was made in 1987 by d. Roger moore full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The show came to an end in 1969, but later resurfaced in 1979, aptly named the return of the saint. Roger moore moved on to costarring with tony curtis in the persuaders.
Now licensed to timeless media, theres more bang for the buck, though the masters are the same, rather old and not particularly impressive, and one would prefer to see the shows excellent production values shine on bluray instead. Roger moore is perfect in the role and for some unknown reason, in this. This is an episode guide for the television series the saint, which originally aired in the united kingdom between 1962 and 1969. The saint is a british itc mystery spy thriller television series that aired in the united kingdom on itv between 1962 and 1969. A suave and sophisticated conman, templar only steals from rich criminals and helps the forces of the law by making sure theyre thrown behind bars. Six teens attending an adventure camp on the opposite side of isla nublar must band. Roy ward baker was born in london in 1916, and passed away on tuesday, october 5, 2010. With roger moore, john gregson, wanda ventham, ivor dean. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Simons caught burgling a house by teal and sentenced to 10 years in princetown prison. Season 2 episode 1 the fellow traveler full episode. E20 the counterfeit countess the victims of a wrecked plane are less than enthusiastic about their wouldbe rescuer. These portrayals lacked the larger than life spirit that was the saint.
The saint becomes involved in racing when he is told of. Its a shame, because moore is awfully assured behind the camera. This episode was the final time that guest star roger moore made a production for atvitc entertainment, the company that made him a major star prior to his james bond era through television shows including the saint and the persuaders. The talented husband london bw 4 october 1962 screenplay by jack sanders. Except in the opening theme, gonzo makes no appearance in this episode. The new series starred ian ogilvy as templar, an independently wealthy. Season 1 episode 1 the talented husband full episode.
It was based on the literary character simon templar created by leslie charteris in the 1920s and featured in many novels over the years. Factory has made the entire 118episode run available together for the first time as the saint. The saint simon templar seasonsepisodes dvds sir roger moore. With adam rayner, eliza dushku, ian ogilvy, james remar. Always attuned to those in distress, as well as to those in dresses, roger moores portrayal of the saint is the stuff of television legend. Its allure is usually explained as a combination of moores magnetism, gorgeous women, and exotic locales. Moore also is producing the pilot, directed by simon west from a script by jesse alexander who serves as showrunner. Roger moore in the saint the complete monochrome series, ep the work of art by network distributing. Season 1 episode 3 a reporter friend of simons is callously murdered. Season 2 episode 1 the fellow traveler full episode by shout.
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. The saint s5e25 the power artists video dailymotion. Watch the saint free tv series full seasons online tubi. A smoothtalking adventurer, the saint goes in where angels. Roger moore had earlier tried to buy the production rights to the saint books himself, and was delighted to be able to play the part. Watch the saint s5e25 the power artists channel on dailymotion. Roger moore and ian ogilvy, who played simon templar in the 1960s and 70s, join adam rayner in this revival. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. Moore eventually became coowner of the show with robert s. Templar helps those whom conventional agencies are powerless or unwilling to protect, often using.
Moore was a better actor than he got credit for, these early 60s show prove that. A friend of the saints is threatened by a protection racket. All 71 of the black and white episodes of the classic television adventure drama, filmed before the series went into colour in 1966. Watch the saint online full episodes of season 6 to 1. This is an episode guide for the television series the saint, which originally aired in the. Baker based upon the literary character created by leslie charteris. A friend of the saint s is threatened by a protection racket. The saint investigates a racket in which illegal immigrants are smuggled into britain.
Master thief simon templar also known as the saint is hired by a wealthy banker to find his kidnapped daughter, but not all is as it seems. Legendary actor roger moore james bond, the persuaders. The saint is a 1960s spy thriller tv series starring roger moore as adventurer simon templar. Roger moore in the saint the complete monochrome series, ep. Roger moore was certainly the best man to portray charteris the saint, but it took the series awhile to actually portray the character as in the books. The charitable countess rome bw 20 december 1962 screenplay by gerald kelsey and dick sharples. Simon templar, a debonair robin hoodtype character, travels around europe trying to help people in distress while targeting the wealthy and corrupt. Circling the globe in his distinctive white volvo, charm. 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 out of the water. 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.
Ian ogilvy was the new saint for 24 color episodes, but didnt last long. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the saint. In addition to giving us 100 or so hours of roger moore acting all rakish and charming, this show also offers us the rare opportunity to see moore s work as a director. Watch the saint season 1, episode 11 the man who was lucky. Jul 05, 2018 watch the saint s5e25 the power artists channel on dailymotion. Simon templar is the saint adored by women, feared by his adversaries and a constant thorn in the side of police forces everywhere. Season 1 episode 1 the talented husband full episode duration. The history of the saint roger moore biography and filmography photo gallery the saint the early episodes set 2. The saint was finally adapted for television in 1962, with roger moore portraying the saint in 71 black and white, and 47 color episodes. He has sailed into a grim smuggling racket the illegal. The stylish spy thriller ran for six seasons, beginning in 1962 and. 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. The saint was a successful uk adventure series featuring roger moore as simon templar, a carefree robin hood type character, who travelled around europe. Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders.
Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. Roger moore in the saint the complete monochrome series, ep the. International master thief, simon templar, also known as the saint, is tasked to find a mans kidnapped daughter. Baker when the show moved to colour and the production credit became bamore productions. Coincidently moore was not the first choice for the saint, patrick mcgoohan who had just finished the danger man series was contacted first. P i got immense pleasure watching roger while growing up. The saint helps out after an agent of englands special branch is. Every episode is superb,and roger moore is brilliant as simon templar, aka the saint. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic. The majority of the episodes listed below including all the blackandwhite episodes were adaptations.
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