7.5

The Saint•Season 1•Episode 4

The Covetous Headsman

7.5/10 · 321 votesOct 25, 196260 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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A girl going to see her brother discovers him murdered.

Directed byMichael Truman

Written byLeslie Charteris

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Seasons6

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Season 1 Episodes12

E1 7.5

The Talented Husband

E2 7.2

The Latin Touch

E3 7.2

The Careful Terrorist

E4 7.5Now viewing

The Covetous Headsman

The Loaded Tourist

The Pearls of Peace

The Arrow of God

The Element of Doubt

The Effete Angler

The Golden Journey

The Man Who Was Lucky

E12 7.2

The Charitable Countess

Cast1

Roger Moore

Simon Templar

Crew5

Leslie Charteris

Writer

Michael Truman

Director

Lionel Banes

Director of Photography

Peter Pitt

Editor

John Roddick

Screenplay

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Episode Summary

"The Covetous Headsman" is episode 4 of The Saint season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 321 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Michael Truman and written by Leslie Charteris, it aired on October 25, 1962.

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