The Saint (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Saint is a 1997 action thriller directed by Phillip Noyce, starring Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue. It brings to the screen characters from Meet the Tiger by Leslie Charteris. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $118.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Meet the Tiger by Leslie Charteris
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Saint About?
The premise of The Saint without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mike Veeck, a man haunted by a lost baseball legacy, seeks redemption by rebuilding his life. He must confront the mistakes of his past and overcome personal demons while navigating a thrilling journey filled with love, danger, and cutting-edge technology. His quest for forgiveness leads him on an unexpected ride, challenging everything he thought he knew.
The Saint Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- snow adventure
- cold fusion
- knights templar
- cranberry
- close up of eyes
- australian accent
- the saint character
- simon templar character
- sustainable energy
- moscow river
- moscow
- moscow russia
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- secret
- woman
- handcuffed
- woman handcuffed
- job
- male protagonist
- fusion
- the saint
- thief
- energy
- disguise
- orphan
- master of disguise
- sewer
- police
- chase
- orphanage
- russia
- trailer narrated by hal douglas
- hand to hand combat
- white bra and panties
- fistfight
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- sex scene
- kissing while having sex
- kiss
- gunfight
- violence
- blonde
- 1990s
- police detective
- detective
- president
- action hero
- loner
- pistol
- explosion
- assassin
The Saint Cast
Val Kilmer leads the cast, with Elisabeth Shue. Directed by Phillip Noyce.
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Director Phillip Noyce
More from Phillip Noyce
More films directed by Phillip Noyce, best-rated first: The Quiet American, Clear and Present Danger, Dead Calm and Patriot Games.
The Saint Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Saint 50 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 61% User score
See on TMDB
The Saint Plot Summary
What happens in The Saint from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the Saint Ignatius Orphanage, a rebellious boy named John Rossi refers to himself as “Simon Templar” and leads his fellow orphans in a bold bid to run away. He tries to bid farewell to a girl named Agnes with a kiss, but their escape plan goes tragically wrong when she falls from a balcony to her death, a moment that haunts him as he grows up.
Full summary
The whole story of The Saint, scene by scene
The Saint Box Office
The Saint grossed $118.1 million worldwide. $61.4 million came from the US and Canada and $56.7 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$118.1M
- US & Canada
- $61.4M
- International
- $56.7M
The Saint Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Saint (1997) Trailer | Val Kilmer | Elisabeth Shue
How Well Do You Know The Saint?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the master thief Simon Templar in the film?
Cars in The Saint
32 cars on screen, including the 1996 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II and the 1996 Vauxhall Vectra MkI.
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1996 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II Important role -
1996 Vauxhall Vectra MkI Important role -
1997 Volvo C70 Important role -
1988 GAZ 24-11 Volga Minor role
The Saint Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “The Saint - Helgenen” and “Saint (1997)”.
- Also known as
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- The Saint - Helgenen
- Saint (1997)
- The Saint - Der Mann ohne Namen
- Il santo
- Pyhimys
- Святой
- Le Saint
- Светецът
- Helgonet
- El santo
- Święty
- O Santo
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- Svatý
- Az Angyal
- Helgenen
- המלאך
- 세인트
- Aziz
- 圣徒
- จารชนพันหน้า ฝ่าปฏิบัติการสะท้านโลก
- セイント
- 神鬼至尊
- Svätý
- مقدس
- Святий
- El Sant
- Ο άγιος
- 俠聖
- Šventasis
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Movies Like The Saint
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Saint, The Saint in London and The Saint Strikes Back.
The Saint FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Saint, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Saint?
The Saint runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was The Saint released?
The Saint was released on April 4, 1997.
Who directed The Saint?
The Saint was directed by Phillip Noyce.
More films by Phillip Noyce Who is in the cast of The Saint?
The Saint stars Val Kilmer and Elisabeth Shue.
How much did The Saint make at the box office?
The Saint grossed $118.1 million worldwide ($61.4 million domestic, $56.7 million international).
How is The Saint rated?
The Saint has 50 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Saint have a post-credit scene?
No. The Saint has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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