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The Saint S5E1 — The Queen's Ransom
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The Saint•Season 5•Episode 1

The Queen's Ransom

7.6/10 · 276 votesSep 30, 196660 min

Ranked #1 of 27 in Season 5•+0.4 vs season avg

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The Saint helps a disposed mid east ruler recover jewels needed to fund a counter coop.

Directed byRoy Ward Baker
Written byLeigh Vance
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Cast1

Roger Moore

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Simon Templar

Crew4

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Leigh Vance

Writer

Roy Ward Baker

Roy Ward Baker

Director

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Paul Beeson

Director of Photography

B

Bert Rule

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Queen's Ransom" is episode 1 of The Saint season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 276 votes, ranking #1 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Roy Ward Baker and written by Leigh Vance, it aired on September 30, 1966.

Next: E2 · Interlude in VeniceBest of Season 5