Set against an appealingly sunny sicilian backdrop, this movie finds simon templar, an elegant thief and ethical busybody, outraged when a british banker is murdered after he recognizes an old colleagueturnedmafia kingpin. 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 1997 espionage thriller film directed by phillip noyce, written by jonathan hensleigh and wesley strick, and starring val kilmer in the title role, with elisabeth shue and rade serbedzija. Gentleman thief simon templar gets mistaken for a mystery novelist by a gang of crooks, who force him to plan an extravagant heist. The fiction makers first saw release on television as a twopart color episode of the saint, the itv series starring roger moore as leslie charteris infamous sleuth. Set against an appealingly sunny sicilian backdrop, this movie finds simon templar, an elegant thief and ethical busybody, outraged when a british banker is. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 25 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 art direction by 1 makeup department 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 1. He was born as leslie charles bowyeryin on may 12, 1907 in singapore. The episode itself was based on a novel by science fiction author harry harrison deathworld, who had been contributing stories to the saint mystery magazine before being. The fiction makers 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Directors roy baker cast includes roger moore, sylvia syms, justine lord. She is an actress, known for the saint 1962, the fictionmakers 1968 and jane eyre 1963.
The fiction makers 1968 directed by roy ward baker. The fictionmakers 1968 1h 40min adventure, comedy, crime 8 december 1968 uk the saint is asked to act as a bodyguard to the bestselling adventure author amos klein, a young woman who uses a male penname. It was based on the literary character simon templar created by leslie charteris in the 1920s and featured in many novels over the years. Watch the saint season 6, episode 12 the fictionmakers 2. The fiction makers itv, 1967 roger moore stars as the saint in this very entertaining feature cobbled together from a two part episode of the long running tv series. The saint galaxy rose andrea quennel denise grant jean yarmouth lady valerie woodchester mandy ellington 19631968 the fictionmakers galaxy rose 1968. This was sir roger moore s final film appearance and the film was dedicated to his memory. Saint, the the fiction makers vhs, 1997 for sale online. 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 radiobut nowhere was the dashing mr. The saint in movies and films 1938 the saint in new york rko radio picturesusa, 69 minutes, 6273 feet.
They had a job to present an episode a week and the central character was simon templar, the saint. With roger moore, ian hendry, rosemary dexter, aimi macdonald. The fiction makers british board of film classification. Apparently these were released to movie theaters in europe, but here in america i guess they probably only showed up once on tv. The saint on tv and the saint and the fiction makers were ghostwritten by fleming lee and john kruse.
The saint returns was ghostwritten by fleming lee, john kruse, d. After attending the newest superspy charles lake movie with the films female lead, simon templar is called in to a meeting with reclusive author amos kline, creator of the charles lake books. Hairraising action for simon templar roger moore, leslie charteris famous rogue adventurer, the saint, about a gang who bring an authors characters to. The saint is hired to protect amos klein, a secretive author who writes a popular and lucrative series of spy novels.
This 1968 film, the fictionmakers, is such a fun movie to watch. Title type runtime cut distributor date certificate. The saint is a british itc mystery spy thriller television series that aired in the united kingdom on itv between 1962 and 1969. Contentsshow overview the saint is a modern day robin hood of sorts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the saint and the fiction makers. Vendetta for the saint 1969 letterboxd social film. The saint is asked to act as a bodyguard to the bestselling adventure author amos klein and, to his surprise, discovers that amos is a young woman who uses a male penname. Editions of the saint and the fiction makers by leslie.
The film version was given a u certificate by the british board of film censors bbfc on 29 september 1966. The saint is asked to act as a bodyguard to the bestselling adventure author amos klein, a young woman who uses a male penname. There is plenty of it dotted throughout the 90 minutes, which includes a fun bit of parkour through a market place as simon tries to outrun his fbi pursuer. Templar more indelibly realized than in his 1960s television series, presented here in one outstanding. He steals from rich criminals gangsters and the like and keeps the loot for himself. This film was distributed in italy by medusa distribuzione as the saint against agent 001. L charteris books and the plot of the fiction makers. With roger moore, sylvia syms, justine lord, kenneth j. The episode itself was based on a novel by science fiction author harry harrison deathworld, who had been contributing stories to the saint mystery magazine before being enlisted to pen vendetta for the saint under. A featurelength compilation of episodes from the tv series the saint. The saint was finally adapted for television in 1962, with roger moore portraying the saint in 71 black and white, and 47 color episodes. Unlike its contemporary rival, the avengers, the saint was shot entirely on film from the beginning, whereas the first three series of the other series broadcast between 1961 and 1964 were videotaped, with minimal location shooting. Hairraising action for simon templar roger moore, leslie charteris famous rogue adventurer, the saint, about a gang who bring an authors characters to life to pull off the crime of the century.
The beeb made 2 movielength saint episodes and this is the least good the other being vendetta for the saint but both are enjoyable. The fiction makers 1 6x12 the people importers 6x14 season regulars 1. Soon the saint and amos klein are kidnapped by members of sword, the evil organisation from kleins novels. Ellis island part 1 of 2 1984 tv miniseries richard burtons final on screen role. Before roger moore was james bond 007, he was simon templar, the saint. The fiction makers parts 1 and 2 episodes 109 and 110. The saint and the fiction makers kindle edition by. The saint but not quite this is not to blame the television series and rake it over the coals.
Justine lord was born on march 8, 1937 in bromley, kent, england as jennifer lily schooling. Baker, peter manley, malcolm christopher, alvin rakoff and roy ward baker feature film versions of vendetta for the saint and the fiction makers trailer galleries textless material, ad bumpers and foreign titles. Originalno je predstavljao dvodijelnu epizodu popularne tvserije svetac, emitiranu krajem iste godine na programu mreze atv. The film is aided by some nicely placed cameos from previous actors to have portrayed the saint. So watch out for the fiction makers and vendetta for the saint. Two episodes of hit tv show the saint were combined for a cinema release in 1968. This time famous simon templar roger moore has to face sinister warlock kenneth j. Gang boss kenneth j warren discovers in a novel a plan ingenious enough to achieve the impossible and decides to give it a shot in real life. Two episodes of hit tv show the saint were combined for a cinema release in 1968, thanks to a wayout story that owed a lot to james bond goldfinger.
This 1968 film looked like it mightve provided a peak inside the potboiler world of high stakes publishing and the anatomy of writing a bestseller. Amos klein was the name of the ingenious thrillerw. So, what fantastic adventure do you place him or plop him into. The fiction makers is a film directed by roy ward baker with roger moore, sylvia syms, justine lord, kenneth j.
Simon templar is mistaken for a famous author, and is. Watch the saint season 6, episode 11 the fiction makers 1. Prelude for war was also titled the saint plays with fire and the saint and the sinners. In this episode, simon goes to visit an old friend, madge, and becomes interested in. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Watch the saint season 6, episode 12 the fiction makers 2. Editions of the saint and the fiction makers by leslie charteris. The beeb made 2 movie length saint episodes and this is the least good the other being vendetta for the saint but both are enjoyable. 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. The saint and the fiction makers hardcover june 1, 1968 by leslie charteris author. A seemingly oneoff change to the opening titles of the colour roger moore saint series almost a combination of clouseau and a bond movie.
The fictionmakers 1 6x12 the people importers 6x14 season regulars 1. Simon templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of. Roger moore actor who played simon templar, alias the saint, on television roger moore played the saint in the 1960s tv series. This one is all about making moviestv etc with the usual batch of criminals and a pretty heroine for simon to flirt with and save and all the rest of it. Starring jean marais as simon templar, and jess hahn as hoppy uniatz 1968 the fictionmakers itc television, approx. A pilot for a new saint show was made in 1987 by d. Rating 3 this twopart adventure, packaged as a fulllength feature, has a light comedic tone that fails to produce any real feeling of suspense or danger, until perhaps the very end. Both are 2parters, with custom music, bigger stars, different opening credits, etc. The saint is a 1960s spy thriller tv series starring roger moore as adventurer simon templar. The show came to an end in 1969, but later resurfaced in 1979, aptly named the return of the saint. The saint and the fiction makers by leslie charteris. Warren, whose crimes are based on ideas taken from the books of a well known writer amos klein sylvia syms. Leslie charteris was one of the famous authors of britain who used to write novels based on the culinary, mystery and thriller genres.
Saint, the the fiction makers year 1987 distributors channel 5 classified dates 28051987 main language english submitted run time 105m 6s bbfc reference avf036074 remarks aka the fiction makers adb polygramthis distributor has no connection with the television company channel 5 broadcasting ltd. He is simon templar, better known as the saint, and he has delighted mystery fans ever since his debut in leslie charteris 1928 novel meet the tiger. Of course, chief inspector claude eustace teal regards him as a common thief, regardless of who he steals from, so the saint must always stay. Simon is mistaken for a mystery novelist, whom he is visiting, by a criminal gang who forces him to plot them a successf. The saint dvd set 7 dashing, independent and mysterious, he is a man of distinction with a taste for justice and the courage to see it served. Adapted from the leslie charteris novel the saint in new york 15b27, 1935. The movie stars roger moore as simon templar with sylvia sims. M7 see bow brickhill station belsize crescent, nw3. Watch the fiction makers 1968 full movie free online. After attending the newest superspy charles lake movie with the film s female lead, simon templar is called in to a meeting with reclusive author amos kline, creator of the. The stunts in the film are pretty good given this was done on a television budget. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The saint and the fiction makers is the title of a 1968 mystery novel featuring the character of simon templar, alias the saint.
Polygram video ltd,channel 5,carlton video ltd,bambone films prods ltd. Vendetta for the saint was ghostwritten by harry harrison. It seems the world created by the famous author has truly come to life leslie charteris was born in singapore and moved to england in 1919. Simon templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect. Saint, the the fictionmakers british board of film.
Bambone films prods ltd classified dates 29091966 submitted run time 104m 23s approved footage 9394 bbfc reference aff036074. Later released theatrically overseas and into television syndication in the united states, this adaptation of the saint and the fiction makers, a charteris novel ghostwritten by. And he usually manages to get the rich criminals put behind bars after hes stolen their goods. Ian ogilvy was the new saint for 24 color episodes, but didnt last long. The saint the fictionmakers also known as saint, the the fiction makers,the fiction makers year 1966 formats dvd, cinema distributors polygram video ltd,channel 5,carlton video ltd,bambone films prods ltd classified dates 25052000 main language english bbfc reference azf036074. I loved roger moore so much as simon templar that i had to get the films. The fiction makers 1968 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The novel is credited to leslie charteris, who created the saint in 1928, but the book was actually authored by fleming lee and is adapted from a teleplay by john kruse written for a twopart episode of the saint, the fiction makers, which first aired in december 1968 and was later released as a theatrical film. Like the earlier the fiction makers, vendetta for the saint is a feature version of a twopart episode of the saint, which starred future 007 roger moore as simon templar. The saint and the fiction makers kindle edition by charteris, leslie. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The fiction makers was shot by director roy ward baker in a dual format, principally as a feature for european cinema distribution, and as a television twoparter scripted to include a scene to begin part two with the usual the saint halo sequence the film and tv versions are edited differently also.
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