The Saint Strikes Back (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1939, The Saint Strikes Back is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by John Farrow, running about 64 minutes. “THE 'SAINT' SWINGS WEST!...to astound you again...in the second of fiction's modern 'Robin Hood' series of mystery and thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Saint Strikes Back stars George Sanders as The Saint / Simon Templar, Wendy Barrie as Valerie 'Val' Travers, Jonathan Hale as Inspector Henry Fernack and Jerome Cowan as Cullis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Saint Strikes Back has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Saint Strikes Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Saint Strikes Back tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Saint Strikes Back (1939)?
- In US, The Saint Strikes Back is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Saint Strikes Back worth watching?
- The Saint Strikes Back holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Saint Strikes Back?
- The Saint Strikes Back stars George Sanders, Wendy Barrie, Jonathan Hale, Jerome Cowan and Barry Fitzgerald.
- When was The Saint Strikes Back released?
- The Saint Strikes Back was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.