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The Saint (1997)

12 116 min  -  Action | Romance | Sci-Fi  -   4 April 1997 (USA)
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Ratings: 5.9/10 from 34,621 users   Metascore: 50/100 
Reviews: 168 user | 59 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com

Simon Templar has no real family, no real home and Simon Templar isn't even his real name. Yet Simon Templar ... See full summary »

Director:

Phillip Noyce

Writers:

Leslie Charteris (character), Jonathan Hensleigh (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Val Kilmer ...
Elisabeth Shue ...
Rade Serbedzija ...
Valeriy Nikolaev Valeriy Nikolaev ...
Ilya Tretiak (as Valery Nikolaev)
Henry Goodman Henry Goodman ...
Dr. Lev Botvin
Alun Armstrong ...
Michael Byrne Michael Byrne ...
Vereshagin, Tretiak's Aide
Yevgeni Lazarev ...
President Karpov (as Evgeny Lazarev)
Irina Apeksimova Irina Apeksimova ...
Frankie (as Irina Apeximova)
Lev Prygunov Lev Prygunov ...
General Sklarov (as Lev Prigunov)
Charlotte Cornwell Charlotte Cornwell ...
Inspector Rabineau
Emily Mortimer ...
Woman on Plane
Lucija Serbedzija Lucija Serbedzija ...
Russian Prostitute
Velibor Topic ...
Skinhead
Tommy Flanagan ...
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Storyline

Simon Templar has no real family, no real home and Simon Templar isn't even his real name. Yet Simon Templar , also known as the Saint for his use of creating false identities using the names of Catholic saints,is one of the world's most successful thieves. Slick, debonair and a master of disguise, Simon manages to outwit the police again and again. On his next job Simon is hired by the Russian Mafia to steal a cold fusion energy formula from scientist Emma Russel, however the mission backfires as he falls for the pretty, intelligent scientist. Simon and his new love must now manage to outwit the Russian Mafia and work out the energy formula before the worst happens and the US is affected forever. Written by LadyN1  

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Plot Keywords:

Fusion | The Saint | Energy | Disguise | Master Of Disguise  | See more »

Taglines:

Cunning. Devious. Dangerous. Treacherous. See more »

Genres:

Action | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for action violence, brief strong language, some sensuality and drug content See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Russian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

El santo See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$68,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$16,278,873 (USA) (6 April 1997) (2307 Screens)

Gross:

$169,500,000 (Worldwide)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color (Rankcolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The nickname "Boris The Spider" used by Ivan Tretiak to communicate with the Saint is a reference to a 1966 song by The Who, written by bassist John Entwistle. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Emma and Simon meet in England (after Moscow), there is a flipped shot where Simon's mole and Emma's scar swap sides on their faces. See more »

Quotes

Ivan Tretiak: Yes?
Dr. Lev Botvin: I have run every test on this cold fusion formula and most conclude that it is not merely incomplete, but rather impossible. You may as well try to create perpetual motion Mr.Tretiak.
Ivan Tretiak: I invest millions, and you can't make it work! What are you doing with my money? Do you think... it comes so easy? No!
Dr. Lev Botvin: But sir, I have been working for nearly two weeks without sleep. At first blush, the theorem appears quite impressive, convincing.
Ivan Tretiak: It does? Yes... It does. Good man, we can use it to destroy our enemies. Only Dr.Russell can spoil my plan
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Soundtracks

"Before Today"
by Ben Watt
Performed by Everything But The Girl
Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. and Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products See more »