Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Val Kilmer | ... | Simon Templar | |
Elisabeth Shue | ... | Dr. Emma Russell | |
Rade Serbedzija | ... | Ivan Tretiak | |
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Valeriy Nikolaev | ... | Ilya Tretiak (as Valery Nikolaev) |
Henry Goodman | ... | Dr. Lev Botvin | |
Alun Armstrong | ... | Inspector Teal | |
Michael Byrne | ... | Vereshagin, Tretiak's Aide | |
Evgeniy Lazarev | ... | President Karpov (as Evgeny Lazarev) | |
Irina Apeksimova | ... | Frankie (as Irina Apeximova) | |
Lev Prygunov | ... | General Sklarov (as Lev Prigunov) | |
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Charlotte Cornwell | ... | Inspector Rabineau |
Emily Mortimer | ... | Woman on Plane | |
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Lucija Serbedzija | ... | Russian Prostitute |
Velibor Topic | ... | Skinhead | |
Tommy Flanagan | ... | Scarface |
Simon Templar has no real family, no real home, and Simon Templar isn't even his real name. 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. Slick, debonair, and a master of disguise, Simon manages to outwit the police again and again. On his next job, he is hired by the Russian Mafia to steal a cold fusion energy formula from scientist Emma Russel. However, the mission backfires as he falls for the pretty, intelligent scientist. Simon and his new love must now manage to outwit the Russian Mafia and work out the energy formula before the worst happens, and the U.S. is affected forever. Written by LadyN1
This movie is more of the modern day version of "Robin Hood", only without the bow and arrows. Val Kilmer, plays the role very well. To me in my opinion is no Batman, but he does provide a lot of action in this movie. Simon Templar is more than just a "saint", he's a chameleon in the process.
Elisabeth Shue, is great, I remembered her from "The Karate Kid" and "Leaving Las Vegas", did very well playing Emma, she looked great throughout the movie. I liked the part when that Russian hooker helped Simon and Emma from the Russian Mafia led by Ivan Tretiak. Once his own countrymen found out who he really was, the people turned on him big time. I think this movie was a lot of fun, and I wish Kilmer would put up such an ego. Rating 3 out of 5 stars. 8 out of 10!