Later it had theatrical and tv release as a feature film. The fiction makers parts 1 and 2 episodes 109 and 110. 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. Bambone films prods ltd classified dates 29091966 submitted run time 104m 23s approved footage 9394 bbfc reference aff036074. 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. Watch the saint season 6, episode 11 the fiction makers 1. A pilot for a new saint show was made in 1987 by d. Saint, the the fictionmakers british board of film. Simon is mistaken for a mystery novelist, whom he is visiting, by a criminal gang who forces him to plot them a successf. The fictionmakers 1 6x12 the people importers 6x14 season regulars 1. Directors roy baker cast includes roger moore, sylvia syms, justine lord. 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.
The fiction makers 1968 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Title type runtime cut distributor date certificate. The fiction makers 1968 directed by roy ward baker. Saint, the the fiction makers vhs, 1997 for sale online. The saint is a british itc mystery spy thriller television series that aired in the united kingdom on itv between 1962 and 1969. Prelude for war was also titled the saint plays with fire and the saint and the sinners. Soon the saint and amos klein are kidnapped by members of sword, the evil organisation from kleins novels. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Simon templar is mistaken for a famous author, and is.
The saint on tv and the saint and the fiction makers were ghostwritten by fleming lee and john kruse. Set against an appealingly sunny sicilian backdrop, this movie finds simon templar, an elegant thief and ethical busybody, outraged when a british banker is. 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 stunts in the film are pretty good given this was done on a television budget. Two episodes of hit tv show the saint were combined for a cinema release in 1968. Roger moore actor who played simon templar, alias the saint, on television roger moore played the saint in the 1960s tv series. 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. Warren, whose crimes are based on ideas taken from the books of a well known writer amos klein sylvia syms. The show came to an end in 1969, but later resurfaced in 1979, aptly named the return of the saint. 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.
The saint and the fiction makers kindle edition by charteris, leslie. The saint galaxy rose andrea quennel denise grant jean yarmouth lady valerie woodchester mandy ellington 19631968 the fictionmakers galaxy rose 1968. The film is aided by some nicely placed cameos from previous actors to have portrayed the saint. He was born as leslie charles bowyeryin on may 12, 1907 in singapore. The saint is asked to act as a bodyguard to the bestselling adventure author amos klein, a young woman who uses a male penname. The saint is hired to protect amos klein, a secretive author who writes a popular and lucrative series of spy novels. Originalno je predstavljao dvodijelnu epizodu popularne tvserije svetac, emitiranu krajem iste godine na programu mreze atv. 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. L charteris books and the plot of the fiction makers. Polygram video ltd,channel 5,carlton video ltd,bambone films prods ltd. Starring jean marais as simon templar, and jess hahn as hoppy uniatz 1968 the fictionmakers itc television, approx. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Tvorci fikcije je britanski kriminalisticki film snimljen 1968.
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. Hairraising action for simon templar roger moore, leslie charteris famous rogue adventurer, the saint, about a gang who bring an authors characters to. A featurelength compilation of episodes from the tv series the saint. 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. 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. 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. So, what fantastic adventure do you place him or plop him into. The saint and the fiction makers is the title of a 1968 mystery novel featuring the character of simon templar, alias the saint. The saint is a 1960s spy thriller tv series starring roger moore as adventurer simon templar. Justine lord was born on march 8, 1937 in bromley, kent, england as jennifer lily schooling. So watch out for the fiction makers and vendetta for the saint. M7 see bow brickhill station belsize crescent, nw3. Simon templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect.
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 fiction makers 1 6x12 the people importers 6x14 season regulars 1. And he usually manages to get the rich criminals put behind bars after hes stolen their goods. The saint was finally adapted for television in 1962, with roger moore portraying the saint in 71 black and white, and 47 color episodes.
The movie stars roger moore as simon templar with sylvia sims. Watch the saint season 6, episode 12 the fiction makers 2. 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. Editions of the saint and the fiction makers by leslie. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. 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. Contentsshow overview the saint is a modern day robin hood of sorts.
Ian ogilvy was the new saint for 24 color episodes, but didnt last long. Vendetta for the saint 1969 letterboxd social film. 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 film version was given a u certificate by the british board of film censors bbfc on 29 september 1966. Amos klein was the name of the ingenious thrillerw. Ellis island part 1 of 2 1984 tv miniseries richard burtons final on screen role. Adapted from the leslie charteris novel the saint in new york 15b27, 1935. Leslie charteris was one of the famous authors of britain who used to write novels based on the culinary, mystery and thriller genres. 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. This 1968 film, the fictionmakers, is such a fun movie to watch. He steals from rich criminals gangsters and the like and keeps the loot for himself.
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. This film was distributed in italy by medusa distribuzione as the saint against agent 001. The fiction makers is a film directed by roy ward baker with roger moore, sylvia syms, justine lord, kenneth j. With roger moore, sylvia syms, justine lord, kenneth j. Simon templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of. 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. Templar more indelibly realized than in his 1960s television series, presented here in one outstanding. The fiction makers british board of film classification.
Editions of the saint and the fiction makers by leslie charteris. 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. 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. A seemingly oneoff change to the opening titles of the colour roger moore saint series almost a combination of clouseau and a bond movie. 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. They had a job to present an episode a week and the central character was simon templar, the saint. 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. It was based on the literary character simon templar created by leslie charteris in the 1920s and featured in many novels over the years. 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 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. 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. The saint in movies and films 1938 the saint in new york rko radio picturesusa, 69 minutes, 6273 feet. The saint returns was ghostwritten by fleming lee, john kruse, d.
I loved roger moore so much as simon templar that i had to get the films. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the saint and the fiction makers. The fiction makers 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Apparently these were released to movie theaters in europe, but here in america i guess they probably only showed up once on tv. Before roger moore was james bond 007, he was simon templar, the saint. 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. 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 saint and the fiction makers by leslie charteris. She is an actress, known for the saint 1962, the fictionmakers 1968 and jane eyre 1963. The beeb made 2 movielength saint episodes and this is the least good the other being vendetta for the saint but both are enjoyable.
This time famous simon templar roger moore has to face sinister warlock kenneth j. Both are 2parters, with custom music, bigger stars, different opening credits, etc. 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. Watch the saint season 6, episode 12 the fictionmakers 2. This was sir roger moore s final film appearance and the film was dedicated to his memory. Vendetta for the saint was ghostwritten by harry harrison. With roger moore, ian hendry, rosemary dexter, aimi macdonald. 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. The saint and the fiction makers kindle edition by.