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Return of the Saint
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  • Episode aired Oct 22, 1978
  • 49m
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6.8/10
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Ian Hendry and Ian Ogilvy in Return of the Saint (1978)
AdventureCrime

Several years earlier, the Saint was on a secret mission with three other men: Gates, Cleaver and Diskett. Gates was captured, and it has been assumed that he was killed. However, he now ret... Read allSeveral years earlier, the Saint was on a secret mission with three other men: Gates, Cleaver and Diskett. Gates was captured, and it has been assumed that he was killed. However, he now returns from the prison where he was held and tortured. His aim is to gain revenge on Cleaver... Read allSeveral years earlier, the Saint was on a secret mission with three other men: Gates, Cleaver and Diskett. Gates was captured, and it has been assumed that he was killed. However, he now returns from the prison where he was held and tortured. His aim is to gain revenge on Cleaver, the man who betrayed him and who is now an arms dealer; he turns to the Saint for help.

  • Director
    • Roy Ward Baker
  • Writers
    • Leslie Charteris
    • John Kruse
    • Roger Parkes
  • Stars
    • Ian Ogilvy
    • Ian Hendry
    • Annette Andre
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    6.8/10
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    • Director
      • Roy Ward Baker
    • Writers
      • Leslie Charteris
      • John Kruse
      • Roger Parkes
    • Stars
      • Ian Ogilvy
      • Ian Hendry
      • Annette Andre
    • 2User reviews
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    Ian Ogilvy
    Ian Ogilvy
    • Simon Templar
    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Roy Gates
    Annette Andre
    Annette Andre
    • Sandy
    Matthew Ryan
    • Mike
    Gerald Flood
    Gerald Flood
    • Cleaver
    Tony Vogel
    Tony Vogel
    • Diskett
    Norman Eshley
    Norman Eshley
    • Detective Caufield
    Tony Steedman
    Tony Steedman
    • Brig. Danvers
    John Rolfe
    John Rolfe
    • Doland
    Charles Pemberton
    • Security Man
    Maggie Wright
    Maggie Wright
    • Cleaver's PA
    Rupert Graves
    Rupert Graves
    • Prefect
    Reginald Jessup
    Reginald Jessup
    • Headmaster
    Glenda Allen
    • Woman in changing room
    • (uncredited)
    Keith Ashley
    • Man at Reception Desk
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    • Director
      • Roy Ward Baker
    • Writers
      • Leslie Charteris
      • John Kruse
      • Roger Parkes
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    • Trivia
      Television debut of the fifteen year-old Rupert Graves, as the school prefect.
    • Goofs
      Reflection of camera crew members in car window as Diskett and Gates drive off after Gates says goodbye to his son.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Simon Templar: [narrating] Lovely, really beautiful. When it comes to prisons, this goes to the top of the list. Devil's Island revisited. Well, there's at least one consolation. I won't be here forever. Oh, in case you didn't know, I'm not a resident, I'm just visiting.

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      Return of the Saint Series Theme
      Written by Brian Dee and Irving Martin

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1978 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
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    • Runtime
      • 49m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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