The Saint Takes Over
The Saint Takes Over, released in 1940 by RKO Pictures, was the fifth motion picture featuring the adventures of Simon Templar, a.k.a. "The Saint" the Robin Hood-inspired crimefighter created by Leslie Charteris. This film focuses on the character of Inspector Henry Farnack. When Farnack is framed by a gang he is investigating, it is up to The Saint to clear his name.
Top cast
George SandersSimon Templar
Wendy BarrieRuth Summers
Jonathan HaleInspector Henry Fernack
Paul GuilfoyleClarence 'Pearly' Gates
Morgan ConwaySam Reese
Robert Emmett KeaneLeo Sloan
Cy KendallMax Bremer (as Cyrus W. Kendall)
James BurkePatrolman Mike
Robert MiddlemassCaptain Wade
Roland DrewAlbert 'Rocky' Weldon aka Rocks
Nella WalkerLucy Fernack
Pierre WatkinBen Egan
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Saint Takes Over” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.
Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.