The Ex-King of Diamonds (19 Jan. 1969)

In the South of France the Saint becomes friends with Texan adventurer Rod Huston and the famous mathematician Henri Flambeau and his daughter Janine. They are all amazed at the luck that ... See full summary »

Director:

Alvin Rakoff

Writers:

Leslie Charteris (by), John Kruse (screenplay)

Stars:

Roger Moore, Stuart Damon, Ronald Radd

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Roger Moore	...	Simon Templar
Stuart Damon	...	Rod Huston
Ronald Radd	...	Henri Flambeau
Isla Blair	...	Janine Flambeau
Willoughby Goddard	...	Boris
Paul Stassino	...	Col. Rakosi
Jeremy Young	...	Gregorio
Anthony Stamboulieh	...	Franco (as Antony Stamboulieh)
Alan Rowe	...	Lafitre
Jacky Allouis	...	Henriette
Carol Friday	...	Josette
Derek Smee	...	Young Man
Araby Lockhart	...	American Lady
Hugh Morton	...	Attendant
Les White	...	Frogman

Storyline

In the South of France the Saint becomes friends with Texan adventurer Rod Huston and the famous mathematician Henri Flambeau and his daughter Janine. They are all amazed at the luck that seems to follow Boris, the ex-king of Slavonia, at the card tables and Henri is convinced that such a run of wins can only mean one thing - the ex-king is a cheat. It soon becomes clear that he is trying to amass enough money to try and regain his throne. The Saint and Rod discover the factory where the king's specially marked cards are made and destroy them, whilst Henri takes the king, now forced to use ordinary cards, on at the baccarat table.

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Plot Keywords:

cards | marked cards | baccarat | fat man | nice france | 

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 January 1969 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Associated British Elstree Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bamore, Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert S. Baker hired director Alvin Rakoff for this episode in order to see how he'd work together with Roger Moore. The three of them made Crossplot shortly afterwards.

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Quotes

Rod Huston: Man, I got so much bread I'm drowning in it!

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