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The Saint (1997)
5.9
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 |
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Valeriy Nikolaev | ... |
Ilya Tretiak
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Henry Goodman | ... |
Dr. Lev Botvin
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Vereshagin, Tretiak's Aide
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President Karpov
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Irina Apeksimova | ... |
Frankie
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General Sklarov
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Inspector Rabineau
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Woman on Plane
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Lucija Serbedzija | ... |
Russian Prostitute
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Skinhead
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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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Cunning. Devious. Dangerous. Treacherous. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for action violence, brief strong language, some sensuality and drug content See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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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)Company Credits
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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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by Ben Watt
Performed by Everything But The Girl
Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. and Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
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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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Connections
Referenced in 1st Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review (1997) See more »Soundtracks
"Before Today"by Ben Watt
Performed by Everything But The Girl
Courtesy of Virgin Records Ltd. and Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
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