Official movie poster for The Saint in New York (1938), a crime thriller film

The Saint in New York(1938)

Meet fiction's modern Robin Hood - brought to thrilling life!

6.5(19)1h 9m1938-05-25
CrimeThriller

The Saint in New York Synopsis

A crime spree in New York forces the police commissioner to turn to Englishman Simon Templar, who fights lawlessness and corruption through unorthodox methods. Templar sets his sights on individual crimes bosses, and after bringing down two vicious leaders through disguise and deception, discovers that there is a mastermind behind all the city's crime.

The Saint in New York (1938) is a crime and thriller film directed by Ben Holmes, released on May 25, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Louis Hayward, Kay Sutton, Sig Ruman and Jonathan Hale. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.

Director:
Ben Holmes
Writers:
Leslie Charteris, Charles Kaufman, Mortimer Offner
Producers:
William Sistrom
Cinematographer:
Joseph H. August
Composer:
Roy Webb
Production:
RKO Radio Pictures
Status:
Released

The Saint in New York (1938) Trailer

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The Saint in New York Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 19 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

I'm such a hero I hardly recognise myself. So it begins, the start of the realisation of Leslie Charteris' literary creation, one Simon Templar, AKA: The Saint. And it's a good start to be sure. Templar here is played by Louis Hayward, all smirky confidence, lithe and deadly, Templar is "hired" by some big city suits to snuff out New York's baddies who have in turn been snuffing out policemen and getting away with…

Reviewed on April 12, 2014

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The Saint in New York – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Saint in New York online?

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The Saint in New York (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Saint in New York?

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The main cast of The Saint in New York (1938) includes Louis Hayward, Kay Sutton, Sig Ruman, Jonathan Hale and Jack Carson. The film was directed by Ben Holmes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Saint in New York released?

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The Saint in New York was released on May 25, 1938 and runs for 1h 9m.

Is The Saint in New York worth watching?

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The Saint in New York (1938) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Saint in New York?

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