The Saint Takes Over, released in 1940 by RKO Pictures, was the fifth motion picture featuring the adventures of Simon Templar, a.k.a. "The Saint" the Robin Hood-inspired crimefighter created by Leslie Charteris. This film focuses on the character of Inspector Henry Farnack. When Farnack is framed by a gang he is investigating, it is up to The Saint to clear his name.
| Directing | Jack Hively | Director |
| Crew | Leslie Charteris | Creator |
| Writing | Lynn Root | Screenplay |
| Writing | Frank Fenton | Screenplay |
| Production | Howard Benedict | Producer |
| Production | Lee S. Marcus | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Frank Redman | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Desmond Marquette | Editor |
| Art | Van Nest Polglase | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Renié | Costume Design |
| Crew | Earl A. Wolcott | Sound Recordist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mel Berns | Makeup Artist |
