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The Saint S5E5 — The Helpful Pirate
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The Saint•Season 5•Episode 5

The Helpful Pirate

7.1/10 · 208 votesOct 28, 196660 min

Ranked #19 of 27 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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A South American Dictator falls under the influence of a corrupt British scientist.

Directed byRoy Ward Baker
Written byRoy Russell
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Roger Moore

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Simon Templar

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Roy Ward Baker

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Roy Russell

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Paul Beeson

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Bert Rule

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Episode Summary

"The Helpful Pirate" is episode 5 of The Saint season 5. It scored 7.1/10 from 208 votes, ranking #19 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Roy Ward Baker and written by Roy Russell, it aired on October 28, 1966.

Next: E6 · The Convenient MonsterBest of Season 5