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DVD The Saint, Set 4
"Well, well, of all people to be rescued by--Simon Templar." From Berlin to Nice, our man Simon is always in the wrong place at the right time to get involved in "a bit of adventure." This two-disc set contains seven episodes presented in the order they were first broadcast in 1966 and '67. These entertaining adventures are "more cloak than dagger," but do have some vicariously nasty, Bond-type thrills. Roger Moore is ideally cast as the unflappable Simon, the original international man of mystery created by Leslie Charteris. Whether foiling a counterfeit operation ("The Counterfeit Countess") or masterminding the escape of a Russian spy ("When Spring Is Sprung"), Simon accepts each "extraordinary proposition" with aplomb. This collection also includes "Simon and Delilah," in which a "consistently nasty" screen siren is kidnapped. Lois Maxwell, best known to 007 fans as Miss Moneypenny, costars as the publicist. Speaking of James Bond, there's a nifty little Goldfinger joke in "The Island of Chance," in which the body count rises as an increasingly desperate scientist races to complete a serum that would end all illness. The cold war heats up in "The Gadget Lover," in which the Russians appear to have embarked on a spy "death campaign" using explosion-filled gadgets. "A Double in Diamonds" involves the theft of a priceless necklace. Which is real, and which is the fake? Only Simon may know for sure. Like "The Death Game" in Set 3, "The Power Artists" is bizarre enough to be an Avengers episode. It marks the return of criminal mastermind Adolf Vogler (see "The Death Game" in Set 3) and also includes some hysterical hippie caricatures. Appearing with greater frequency in these episodes is Ivor Dean as the Saint's long-suffering nemesis, Chief Inspector Claude Eustace Teale ("the pride of Scotland Yard") who reluctantly relies on the Saint's cunning to solve these complex capers. --Donald Liebenson
There seems to be some confusion as to the contents of "The Saint - Set 4" on videocassette. This video set contains the following episodes: "Little Girl Lost", "Paper Chase" and "Locate and Destroy". While all of these are good, do not look for this version to contain the same material as the DVD.
Good, but could be better
This 4th DVD set of The Saint adds another 7 episodes to the collection. The positive side of the set is that the picture quality is -as always with A&E- good and the fact that there are 7 instead of the usual 6 episodes on the two disc set. The negative side is the fact that the extras are rather disappointing as they are completely identical as the ones of set 1 and 2 except for the episode trailers. I hope this is not a sign that set 5 and 6 that will follow later this year, will be identical as well. Any respectable fan of The Saint or Roger Moore will of course buy them, but there is so much material available to add as extra features on the DVD sets it's a shame to let this opportunity pass.
Hello, fellow Bucaneers...
Every Hero has a following; on the 'Big' screen, Saltzman and Broccoli made a fortune iterpreting Ian Fleming's 'Ernst Stavro Blofeld's' seemingly endless but always foiled pursuits of Bond, James Bond. On the other hand, we who 'follow' the adventures of Simon Templar, are treated to a huge gang of 'Blofelds' in each different episode. Always good episodes, each one very entertaining. (...)
Gentleman adventurer Simon Templar has "quite a reputation," as evidenced by these seven "terribly clever" episodes from the classic British '60s TV series The Saint. Wavy-haired Roger Moore is in his element as Templar, who, like a certain double-O agent Moore would later portray, dresses impeccably, has an eye for the ladies, and dispenses his own unique brand of justice. In "Flight Plan," Simon joins the jet set as he foils a plot to steal London's newest weapon, a supersonic aircraft. Donald Sutherland guest stars as a fellow inmate in "Escape Route," in which Simon goes undercover behind bars to root out "the top man" in a deadly escape operation. In "The Persistent Patriots," Simon comes to the aid of the prime minister of a soon-to-be former British colony. The action revs... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Roger Moore - Ray Austin - James Hill - Peter Yates - Michael Truman DVD Release Date: Released the 02 January 2002 Usually ships within 24 hours
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Whether it's toppling a corrupt government or capturing the Loch Ness monster, Simon Templar is "just waiting for an invitation" to fight injustice and meddle in other people's affairs. This three-volume boxed set contains three 1966 color episodes from the classic British series starring Roger Moore in his breakthrough role as the gentleman adventurer. In "The Reluctant Revolution," Templar becomes embroiled in a tangled plot of revolution and revenge. Barry Morse (Lieutenant Gerard on the original Fugitive TV series) guest stars as the president of San Pablo's right- ("and left-") hand man whose past returns to haunt him in the form of the daughter of his former business partner. Next, it's off to Hamburg, where Templar uses his "unique talents" to find a missing laser scientist... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Roger Moore - Ray Austin - James Hill - Peter Yates - Michael Truman DVD Release Date: Released the 26 June 2001 Usually ships within 24 hours
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Roger Moore returns as Simon Templar, alias "The Saint" in the fifth boxed DVD set of his exploits. Templar, the suave "Robin Hood of Modern Crime" is featured in seven more adventures from the 60's TV series. Here are summaries and/or comments for the episodes in this set. Episode ratings are on a scale from one to five (best).
Volume 9: (Disc 1)
The Gadic Collection - Episode 98: Rating (4) This tale is set in Istanbul, and unfolds in classic "Saintly" fashion. While observing an assortment of museum pieces know as the "Gadic Collection", a beautiful young woman catches the Saint's eye, leading to an investigation into the collection's authenticity. Soon, Simon is up to his neck in murder, intrigue and deception. Except for some contrived silliness involving moving spiked walls,... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Roger Moore - Ray Austin - James Hill - Peter Yates - Michael Truman DVD Release Date: Released the 28 May 2002 Usually ships within 24 hours
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Roger Moore returns as Simon Templar, alias "The Saint" in the seventh boxed DVD set of his exploits. Templar, the suave "Robin Hood of Modern Crime" is featured in the final adventures of the long running 60's TV series. Here are summaries and/or comments for the episodes in this set. Episode ratings are on a scale from one to five (best).
Volume 13: (Disc 1)
Where The Money Is (Episode 112): Rating (4) - An obnoxious film producer enlists The Saint to help get his kidnapped daughter back. Simon is off to Paris to act as the go between, and deliver the ransom. The Saint's wits are put to the test as he roams the French countryside pursued by a band of desperate men, in this episode directed by Roger Moore.
Roger Moore returns as Simon Templar, alias "The Saint" in the sixth boxed DVD set of his exploits. Templar, the suave "Robin Hood of Modern Crime" is featured in seven more adventures from the 60's TV series. Here are summaries and/or comments for the episodes in this set. Episode ratings are on a scale from one to five (best).
Volume 11: (Disc 1)
The Time To Die - Episode 105: Rating (2) The Saint, a man with his share of enemies, finds his life threatened by an unidentified source. With the help of a female reporter, Simon attempts to get to the bottom of things. Mediocre writing produces an uneven story that fails to sustain suspense.
The Master Plan - Episode 106: Rating (5) Cord Thrandel is a nightclub owner, and big time dealer in narcotics. Tony Lane, a courier for... More Info about this DVD Director(s): Roger Moore - Ray Austin - James Hill - Peter Yates - Michael Truman DVD Release Date: Released the 28 May 2002 Usually ships within 2 to 3 days
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