With most of the original charteris stories translated to the small screen, and the contract running down, atvitc penned a new contract to continue the series, in color, and with newly created stories that charteris had the right to request any changes he wanted. Templar more indelibly realized than in his 1960s television series, starring the perfectly cast roger moore in the title role. The saint vendetta for the saint 1969 escape clip 5 roger moore ian hendry by ian hendry. The majority of the episodes listed below including all the blackandwhite episodes were adaptations of short stories, novellas and novels in the. The saint answers a cry for help from jean lane, whose brother tony has got himself into hot water after being blackmailed into working for nightclub owner cord thrandel, who is an allround criminal. The volvo car corporation supplied the the saint television producers a total of five p1800 models for use on their show.
As the first person to portray leslie charteris simon templar on the small screen, roger moore solidified peoples ideals of the saint. The producer of the upcoming film wanted to see a rough cut of the saint episode to see sutherland in action. With roger moore, ivor dean, leslie crawford, justine lord. 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. Roger moore stars in this fastpaced action adventure thriller. Season 2 episode 1 the fellow traveler full episode. I have most of his movies and shows on dvd and i always promised myself one day i would buy the box sets of the saint on dvd. Watch the saint free tv series full seasons online tubi. The saint vendetta for the saint 1969 escape clip 5. Music from the motion picture soundtrack included many songs from the electronica age. The saint sir roger moore is a modern day robin hood of sorts. Simon templar was the creation of author leslie charteris, whose first saint novel was published in 1928. Dec 20, 2012 moore also is producing the pilot, directed by simon west from a script by jesse alexander who serves as showrunner.
He is the saint, and his adventures are now available on dvd for the first time. An autographed roger moore photo of him portraying james bond in the film moonraker will look amazing on display in your home or office. That show, the saint, would feature roger moore not yet sir roger moore as simon templar, a wealthy, sophisticated, globetrotting bon vivant who graciously interjected himself into the intrigues and subterfuge he naturally came upon in his travels. This is an episode guide for the television series the saint, which originally aired in the united kingdom between 1962 and 1969. After that, save for two unsuccessful french attempts at launching new film series, the character was confined to television. Simon is less cynical and more caring than james bond and relies on his wits rather gadgets to get himself out of trouble. 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.
Saint, the 1962, roger moore action movie videospace. This time famous simon templar roger moore has to face sinister warlock kenneth j. May 23, 2017 roger moore, who died tuesday at age 89, is best remembered for playing superspy james bond in seven movies from 1973 to 1985. Moore eventually became coowner of the show with robert s. Roger moore and ian ogilvy, who played simon templar in the 1960s and 70s, join adam rayner in this revival. Simon templar a wealthy adventurer known as the saint, travels around in his white volvo. Tv movie not rated 91 min action, adventure, crime. Simon templar the saint, is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret. Behind the bond tv movie 2015 roger moore the life of rock with brian pern tv series 2014.
Street people the executorsthe sicilian cross 1976 full movie roger moore stacey keach lostculturedump. Return of the saint, a 1970s updating starring ian ogilvy. Full season and episodes free online streaming fast high quality legal movies. There were no other episodes other than the one pilot episode. So templar, nicknamed the saint because of his use of roman catholic saints as aliases, finds scientist dr. I grew up with roger moore no not personally, i mean when i was a kid he was always on tv. 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. This was sir roger moore s final film appearance and the film was dedicated to his memory. Every episode is superb,and roger moore is brilliant as simon templar, aka the saint. Baker when the show moved to colour and the production credit became bamore productions. The success of the saint gave moore an opening in hollywood yet the resulting spy movies failed to ignite the box office. Roger moore actor who played simon templar, alias the saint, on television roger moore played the saint in the 1960s tv series. Roger moore celebrity profile check out the latest roger moore photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
The songs out of my mind by duran duran and 6 underground by the sneaker pimps were played during the credits, and released as singles to promote the movie. English actor roger moore is remembered as secret agent james bond from 1973 to 1985. The final film bore little resemblance to the books or tv series, and carried no credit for leslie charteris. Roger moore on the set of the saint episode the arrow of god with honor blackman in 12 extremely rare photos of sir roger moore on set and behind the scenes as simon templar. 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. Simon templar must always stay one step ahead of the law. Moore said in an interview in 1963 that he wanted to buy the rights to leslie charteriss character and the trademarks. Roger taney 1 episode, 1965 no mans land 1962 enzo prati. The saint also inspired 14 movies, and a 1960s tv series starring roger moore, a future bond. The saint is not as well known as the avengers, but it should be. 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. Later it had theatrical and tv release as a feature film. In this episode, simon goes to visit an old friend. After the saint television series went off the air in 1969, roger moore teamed up with tony curtis for the shortlived series the professionals,also produced by itc television for the abctv network.
Simon templar sir roger moore, a wealthy adventurer known as the saint, travels around tin his white volvo p1800s. After filming this episode, donald sutherland was offered a role in the war movie the dirty dozen. Based on the popular spy series, this film follows suave international thief simon templar val kilmer, who is contracted by russian oil magnate ivan tretiak rade serbedzija to steal a formula for cold fusion. 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 saint is a british itc mystery spy thriller television series that aired in the united kingdom on itv between 1962 and 1969. Roger moores adventures as the infamous simon templar, featuring orbitals take on the saint theme from the soundtrack of the 1997 film. Moore also is producing the pilot, directed by simon west from a script by jesse alexander who serves as showrunner. 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.
Baker based upon the literary character created by leslie charteris. A new take on leslie charteris the saint 70book franchise, the saint will. Roger moore coproducer uncredited original music by. Where a reward is offered, or the criminals loot is not discovered or lost, he keeps it to cover his expenses. Roger moore on the set of the saint episode the arrow of god with honor blackman in 1962. May 25, 2017 highlights from roger moores adventures as the infamous simon templar, featuring orbitals take on the saint theme from the soundtrack of the 1997 film. The signed moore photos that we sell capture iconic images of this superstar on screen saving the day. Leslie charteris created his gentleman crook in 1926 and wrote about him in dozens of novels before his death in 1993. The world is mourning a great actor, most famous for appearing in. Roger moore was the master at what he did on that show and he was a genius with it. Roger george moore october 14, 1927 may 23, 2017 was an english actor best known for his portrayal of james bond for seven films from 1973 to 1985. Templar helps those whom conventional agencies are powerless or unwilling to protect, often using. A movie can have releases from multiple different countries, formats, covers and released by different releasing companies.
This was sir roger moores final film appearance and the film was dedicated. In addition, he had gained prominence on television for his role as simon templar in the series the saint and also had appeared in such films as the wild geese, the cannonball run, and street people. The saint, simon templar, played to perfection by roger moore, is the hero of many mystery novels by leslie charteris. The firstand bestpersonification of the saint on television, these black and white episodes comprising the first two seasons of this british itv series boast clear transfers and audio, and are sporadically accompanied by commentary from roger moore and costars. The saint is a 2017 espionage thriller film directed by ernie barbarash and starring adam rayner in the title role of simon templar, created by leslie charteris.
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. Do not wait too long to purchase your photo because they will soon skyrocket in worth and value. 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. His most notable television role was playing the main character, simon templar, in the british television series the saint. Roger moores 7 best nonjames bond roles, from the saint. The saint is a james bond wannabe, which is an irony, since james bond in a way is a saint clone. With adam rayner, eliza dushku, ian ogilvy, james remar. Roger moore starred as novelist leslie charteriss globetrotting, mercenary adventurer simon templar in a 196367 television series, as well as the subsequent, agreeable tv feature vendetta for the saint.
The saint tv series 19621969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The steadfast tin soldier voice, as sir roger moore comic relief. The saint is a 1960s spy thriller tv series starring roger moore as adventurer simon templar. Roger moore internet movie firearms database guns in. With ian hendry the avengers, rosemary dexter and aimi macdonald. Then, in 1989 the saint was once again welcomed back to television in six 2hour movies featuring.
Roger moore s simon templar is charming, suave, sexy and smart. In this episode, simon encounters drama in a bus shelter. But it was roger moore s portrayal of the debonair adventurer on tv that made the saint. Roger moore saint, persuader and the suavest james bond. Its not only the catchy title sequence that sticks in the minds eye, moore too was excellent as simon templar, the robin hood of small screen spies. The saint vendetta for the saint 1969 opening clip 1 roger moore ian hendry. He has acted in seven bond movies including hits like the spy who loved me 1977 and moonraker 1979. A release usually includes one movie but the database also supports releases that can include multiple movies. Roger moore was contacted and he had the rough cut delivered. Simon templar, a debonair robin hoodtype character, travels around europe trying to help people in distress while targeting the wealthy and corrupt. Highly collectible, makes a perfect gift for roger moore fans. I put off as there are a lot of episodes and it would take a great deal of commitment to sit and watch all 118. 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.
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. International master thief, simon templar, also known as the saint, is tasked to find a mans kidnapped daughter. It was based on the literary character simon templar created by leslie charteris in the 1920s and featured in many novels over the years. Season 2 episode 1 the fellow traveler full episode duration. As an inroad the saint chooses to befriend dessamios niece gina, telling her that he has been sent by her uncle, but her aunt is suspicious and informs dessamio, who sends two of the gang to kill. The saint tv series, eric rogers, most handsome actors, spy who loved me, actor james, maggie smith, tony curtis, james bond movies, roger moore. In addition to evading the authorities, simon must face a dangerous adversary from his past. But he had a storied career in hollywood before and after his record. Allstar moore had been approached to play the character of james bond but scheduling. Actor sir roger moore passed away overnight after a short battle with cancer. May 23, 2017 roger moore full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Jul 07, 2019 street people the executorsthe sicilian cross 1976 full movie roger moore stacey keach lostculturedump. The saint intro colour 60s roger moore by tasos za. With roger moore, john turner, lyn ashley, burt kwouk.
Roger george moore was born on october 14, 1927 in stockwell, london, england, the son of lillian pope and george alfred moore, a policeman. The saint vendetta for the saint 1969 roger moore ian hendry. Apr 20, 20 the saint is taken to sicily to meet destamio ian hendry, who refutes the accusation but the local police chief, ponti, tells the saint that destamio is a mafia don and requests his help in. Roger moore in the saint rough diamonds 1963 by giftsbythegreen. Moore portrayed templar in a 1960s tv series of the same title. 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. 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. Having rescued tony from thrandels grasp, simon investigates a warehouse in which he.
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