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The Saint (1997)

“Never reveal your name. Never turn your back. Never surrender your heart.”

6.1/10 · 1,306 votes 1h 56m pg-13 ActionAdventureThrillerRomanceScience-fiction

#92 of 113 films from 1997 #1651 of 2168 in action

Directed by Phillip Noyce · Written by Jonathan Hensleigh, Wesley Strick

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Overview

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.

Cast

Val Kilmeras Simon Templar
Elisabeth Shueas Emma Russell
Rade Šerbedžijaas Ivan Tretiak
Henry Goodmanas Dr. Lev Botvin
Alun Armstrongas Inspector Teal
Michael Byrneas Vereshagin
Irina Apeksimovaas Frankie
Lev Prygunovas General Sklarov
Charlotte Cornwellas Inspector Rabineau
Emily Mortimeras Woman on Plane
Lucija Šerbedžijaas Russian Prostitute
Velibor Topicas Skinhead
Tommy Flanaganas Scarface
Egor Pazenkoas Scratchface

Facts

Release dateApril 3, 1997
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Romance, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$68,000,000
Box office$118,100,000 (1.7× budget)
IMDbtt0120053

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Questions

How long is The Saint?
The Saint runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is The Saint worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,306 votes, which places it #92 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 19%) and #1651 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Saint?
The Saint was directed by Phillip Noyce. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Bone Collector (1999), Patriot Games (1992), The Giver (2014).
Who stars in The Saint?
Val Kilmer as Simon Templar; Elisabeth Shue as Emma Russell; Rade Šerbedžija as Ivan Tretiak; Henry Goodman as Dr. Lev Botvin; Alun Armstrong as Inspector Teal; Michael Byrne as Vereshagin.
What is The Saint rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Saint?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47285.

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