

Action · Adventure · Crime
Overview
International master thief, Simon Templar, also known as The Saint, is asked by a desperate rich man to find his kidnapped daughter. However, in addition to evading the authorities, Simon must face a dangerous adversary from his past.
Top Cast


Adam Rayner
Adam Rayner
Simon Templar
Adam Rayner
Simon Templar


Eliza Dushku
Eliza Dushku
Patricia Holm
Eliza Dushku
Patricia Holm


Ian Ogilvy
Ian Ogilvy
The Fixer
Ian Ogilvy
The Fixer


James Remar
James Remar
Arnold Valecross
James Remar
Arnold Valecross


Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Jasper
Roger Moore
Jasper


Enrique Murciano
Enrique Murciano
Inspector Fernack
Enrique Murciano
Inspector Fernack


Thomas Kretschmann
Thomas Kretschmann
Rayt Marius
Thomas Kretschmann
Rayt Marius


Beatrice Rosen
Beatrice Rosen
Katherine Valecross
Beatrice Rosen
Katherine Valecross


Greg Grunberg
Greg Grunberg
Detective Garces
Greg Grunberg
Detective Garces


Yani Gellman
Yani Gellman
Doyle Constantino
Yani Gellman
Doyle Constantino
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