Yet, Simon Templar, also known as the Saint for his use of creating false identities using the names of Catholic saints, is one of the world's most successful thieves.

Regé-Jean Page as the smoldering duke Simon Bassett in Netflix’s “Bridgerton.” Netflix via AP. The story had been adapted several times on screen, with stars Hugh Sinclair and Val Kilmer ...

So speaks Simon Templar, also known as the Saint, very late in the movie of the same name. By this point, there’s no real need for him to spell it out.

The last time Simon Templar – AKA The Saint – was seen on cinema screens, the avenging angel was played by Val Kilmer and didn’t exactly spawn a franchise (despite doing decent, if ...

Debonair thief-turned-detective Simon Templar circles the globe to solve cases with charm and cunning in a series of fast-paced films full of clever banter and cleverer twists. Based on stories by ...