It got me wondering why more of that show isnt on bluray. All of networks bluray releases have had much fewer episodes than the saint. Simon templar a wealthy adventurer known as the saint, travels around in his white volvo. Moore said in an interview in 1963 that he wanted to buy the rights to leslie charteriss character and the trademarks. The saint was finally adapted for television in 1962, with roger moore portraying the saint in 71 black and white, and 47 color episodes. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Sir roger moore, of course, went on to play james bond 007. George sanders, the best known movie saint even seemed a bit melancholy. Please email any current news and rumors about the saint to. Simon templar known as the saint from his initials is a suave, sophisticated. The saints blog devoted to news and rumors about the saint and leslie charteris. Roger moore in the saint the complete monochrome series, ep.
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. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies and tv television shows. In the 1960s, these were dramatised for tv, featuring a young actor called roger moore what happened to him in the title role. The charitable countess rome bw 20 december 1962 screenplay by gerald kelsey and dick sharples. Car rally racing means dangerous bends ahead for the saint with a beautiful blonde involved in mysterious happenings. Templar helps those whom conventional agencies are powerless or unwilling to protect, often using methods that skirt the law. A friend of the saint s is threatened by a protection racket. I have recently learnt that a dvd set of this series was released. The saint, for me is a borderline decent action film.
Starring roger moore as simon templar, ian hendry as allessandro destamio, rosemary dexter as gina destamio, and aimi macdonald as lilly. Ctva ctva the classic tv archive uk the classic tv archive uk crime adventure series starring roger moore as simon templar season 2 1963 64. Ian ogilvy was the new saint for 24 color episodes, but didnt last long. Simon templar, the saint roger moore, is never happier than when behind the wheel of a powerful car and he is certainly happy when trying out the rally car designed by george hapgood james kerry for his engineer mechanic father eddie byrne. Its a dangerous game, but with his suave, panache and devilish good looks, the saint proves to be one cool. 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. Perhaps the number of episodes involved is just too much of a financial risk or something for network. 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. The stylish spy thriller ran for six seasons, beginning in 1962 and. Watch the saint season 6 episode 21 the world beater. Roger moore was the most famous actor to play leslie charteris the saint on television. The ideas in the film, are good, but poorly executed, and feel kinda cheesy, yet theres something appealing the film too. Dashing, handsome and every inch the archetypal english gentleman, he was unforgettable.
You are looking for a mr moore, she says, who used to be mr bond. Effortlessly charming and infinitely resourceful, roger moores simon templar sets the world to rights in hourly installments in the saint. The saint roger moore special with dutch subtitles by masc. Many fans are extremely pleased to hear that the most famous simon templar of all, roger moore himself, will be guiding adam rayners character both on and off the show. I mean the prisoner, the persuaders, the man in a suitcase are all only one season. Adapted from the leslie charteris novel the saint in new york 15b27, 1935. Simon templar, a debonair robin hoodtype character, travels around europe trying to help people in distress while targeting the wealthy and corrupt. 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. Simon templar must always stay one step ahead of the law. The news that roger moore is not only coproducing the new 20 incarnation of the saint, but that he will also be playing a role onscreen made headlines this week. A beautiful blonde gets the saint into trouble at a crooked auto race.
His most notable television role was playing the main character, simon templar, in the british television series the saint from 1962 to 1969. 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. 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. Early episodes included the gimmick of having sir roger moore speak directly to the audience. The saint 19621969 roger moore return of the saint 19781979 ian ogilvy note. 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.
The girl at the reception of the sheraton park hilton hotel in knightsbridge has no idea who roger moore is. According to the book spy television by wesley britton, the first actor offered the role was patrick mcgoohan of danger man and the prisoner. The saint original soundtrack original soundtrack songs. 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 show came to an end in 1969, but later resurfaced in 1979, aptly named the return of the saint. Sarah boslaugh, pop matters fans of moores cheeky approach to bond will be tickled by these fastpaced and clever adventuresthe series is consistently clever and exciting throughout. It was based on the literary character simon templar created by leslie charteris in the 1920s and featured in many novels over the years. Where a reward is offered, or the criminals loot is not discovered or lost, he keeps it to cover his expenses. Roger was knighted by her majesty queen elizabeth ii in 2003 for his services to charity and he is a uncef ambassador. Simon templar a wealthy adventurer known as the saint, travels around in his white volvo p1800s. The saint season 4 ep 05 the persistent parasites duration.
For six seasons, from 1962 to 1969, moore appeared on tv as simon templar, aka. Sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders. Back when i was a youngster, there was an extremely entertaining and amusing tv show, the saint, starring roger moore. Why we love it effortlessly charming and infinitely resourceful, roger moores simon templar sets the world to rights in hourly installments in the saint. Leslie charteris wrote a number of novels about his suave action man simon templar, better known as the saint. The saint in movies and films 1938 the saint in new york rko radio picturesusa, 69 minutes, 6273 feet. Apr 09, 2016 sir roger moore best known acting as james bond the saint and brett sinclair in the persuaders.
The saint was a successful uk adventure series featuring roger moore as simon templar, a carefree robin hood type character, who travelled around europe. Dec 14, 2017 i sometimes wonder if it isnt simply a size issue. 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. 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. Born roger george moore, on october 14, 1927 in the london suburb of stockwell, he was the only son of a police constable and his wife, and had a happy childhood. Besides being the proper age, and having an athletic physique, moore possessed class, charm and a dry witty sense of humor. 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. Templar helps those whom conventional agencies are powerless or unwilling to protect, often using. Templar more indelibly realized than in his 1960s television series, starring the perfectly cast roger moore in. Actor roger moore brought simon templar to the new medium of television in the series the saint, which ran from 1962 to 1969, and moore remains the actor most closely identified with the character.
Roger george moore october 14, 1927 stockwell, london, england, uk. In this episode, simon goes to visit an old friend. May 29, 2018 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. 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 the work of art. Simon templar, alias the saint, was played by roger moore in the 1960s tv show featuring the volvo 1800. Roger moore, of james bond and the saint, dead at 89 may 23, 2017 10. Chief inspector claud eustace teal is his nominal nemesis who considers templ. The saint 1962 yify yts download movie torrent hd torrent. Roger moore had an extraordinary career that spanned seven decades, from early television to the golden age of hollywood and on to international superstardom. Roger moore saint, persuader and the suavest james bond.
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. Jan 12, 2011 roger moore in the saint the complete monochrome series, ep the work of art. Anyone have any idea where a torrent of this show can be found. Shortly afterwards boyd is killed when a bomb explodes in his apartment. Moore has some interesting memories of the day, including the visit of his mother and the wisecracks she decided to lob at him while he was. Ive been going through the bluray discs of the persuaders. The muchloved english actor, who made his name on the small screen before. Starring the perfectlycast roger moore as simon templar, the saint was a benchmark in the lifespan of the character, and a stepping stone to moore taking on. May 23, 2017 born roger george moore, on october 14, 1927 in the london suburb of stockwell, he was the only son of a police constable and his wife, and had a happy childhood. 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. The saint is a british itc mystery spy thriller television series that aired in the united kingdom on itv between 1962 and 1969. Watch the saint season 6, episode 20 the world beater. The soundtrack to the silly val kilmer action movie the saint was a surprisingly effective and useful collection of electronica, offering a good overview and introduction to many of the genres biggest artists.
In this episode, simon goes to visit an old friend, madge, and becomes interested in her playwright. Roger moore was the ideal choice to play the saint, when the character came to british television in the early 60s. With roger moore, ivor dean, leslie crawford, justine lord. Simon templar is the saint adored by women, feared by his adversaries and a constant thorn in the side of police forces everywhere. Whilst in new york, the saint watches his friend, reporter lester boyd, launch a television attack on corrupt union boss nat grindel. These portrayals lacked the larger than life spirit that was the saint. One of the bonus features on the set is an hd transfer of one episode of the saint, the exking of diamonds. Sold by nextdayentertainment and sent from amazon fulfillment. A pilot for a new saint show was made in 1987 by d. Watch the saint free tv series full seasons online tubi. A friend of the saints is threatened by a protection racket. Oct 22, 2017 the saint s blog devoted to news and rumors about the saint and leslie charteris.
Factory has made the entire 118episode run available together for the first time as the saint. In one early episode, an old woman guesses templars name. 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. Every episode is superb,and roger moore is brilliant as simon templar, aka the saint. A smoothtalking adventurer, the saint goes in where angels.
The saint sir roger moore is a modern day robin hood of sorts. Story by leslie charteris directed by jeremy summers starring. The saint takes up from where boyd left off, threatening to expose grindel. Vendetta for the saint part 1 jim oconnolly 05011969 114.