---
title: "The Saint"
year: 1962
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-saint-1962"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 4333
imdb_id: "tt0055701"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 118
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 131
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# The Saint (1962) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-saint-1962

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Saint is a television series that aired from 1962 to 1969. The program features the character Simon Templar, who is portrayed by actor Roger Moore. Templar is described as a handsome, sophisticated, and debonair wealthy adventurer. He is often characterized as a modern-day Robin Hood who travels around the world in his yellow Volvo P1800. Throughout the series, Templar uses his skills to fight crime, assist damsels in distress, and recover ill-gotten wealth to redistribute it to those in need. The production also features cast members Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford, and Terence Mountain. While the term saint is often defined in religious contexts as a person recognized for holiness or a special relationship to the sacred, this series focuses on the fictional exploits of Templar. The show documents his efforts to out-swindle various adversaries while maintaining his reputation as a mysterious and helpful figure. The series ran for several years, following Templar as he moves through different locations to pursue his goals of justice and adventure.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sophisticated modern-day Robin Hood recovers ill-gotten wealth to assist those in need."

### Why Watch
- charismatic lead character
- altruistic premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information on series scope
- Tone & Suitability: The series features a debonair hero engaged in activities involving the recovery of wealth.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sophisticated, debonair, adventurous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex, Pluto TV | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 98
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (9%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 89 (91%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Leslie Charteris
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roger Moore** as *Simon Templar*
- **Ivor Dean** as *Inspector Claud Eustace Teal*
- **Justine Lord** as *Galaxy Rose*
- **Ricardo Montez** as *Teneriffe Policeman*
- **Suzanne Lloyd** as *Doris Inkler*
- **Arnold Diamond** as *Colonel Latignant*
- **Ed Bishop** as *George Felson*
- **George Pastell** as *Marco Ponti*
- **Paul Stassino** as *Ricco*
- **Charles Houston** as *Hotel Reception Clerk*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The series follows Simon Templar, known as The Saint.

### Q: What kind of person is Simon Templar?
He is described as a handsome, sophisticated, and debonair figure.

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The Saint functions as a modern-day Robin Hood who redistributes ill-gotten wealth to those in need.

### Q: Is this show based on religious figures?
No, the title refers to the character Simon Templar, not religious saints.

### Q: What is the tone of the series?
The series centers on a sophisticated and debonair character performing altruistic deeds.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Saint - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint)
- [SAINT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saint)
- [The Saint (TV Series 1962-1969) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055701)
- [Saint | Meaning, Definition, Hindi, Catholic, Famous, Role ...](https://www.britannica.com/topic/saint)
- [Catholic Saints A-Z - My Catholic Life!](https://mycatholic.life/saints/)
- [The Saint (1962-69) | FULL EPISODES - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjg75tzwvh-MxUwjwFoqa3a0u33_74Vl4)

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