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The Saint S2E9 — The King of the Beggars
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The Saint•Season 2•Episode 9

The King of the Beggars

7.4/10 · 292 votesNov 14, 196351 min

Ranked #10 of 27 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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Simon poses as a beggar to investigate a protection racket.

Directed byJohn Gilling
Written byLeslie Charteris
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Episode Summary

"The King of the Beggars" is episode 9 of The Saint season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 292 votes, ranking #10 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by John Gilling and written by Leslie Charteris, it aired on November 14, 1963.

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