The Saint in New York

Police Lieutenant Martin, a leading figure in the fight against New York gangsters, is killed. His death exposes the department's vulnerability and sets a tone of crisis for the city.

Jake Irbell is arrested and charged with Martin's murder, but the case collapses when prosecution witnesses are coerced or disappear. He is released, fueling public distrust in the police.

A civilian crime commission demands action from the police commissioner. With fresh ideas in short supply, the department searches for an unconventional solution.

William Valcross proposes drastic measures: recruit Simon Templar, the Saint, to handle criminals outside the law. His suggestion marks a pivotal shift in how the city plans to deal with its gang problem.

The commissioner reluctantly agrees to give the Saint free rein to do what he must. The Saint's recruitment represents an unprecedented approach to restoring order.

Valcross spends months tracking the Saint across Europe and South America, following a trail of dead criminals. The pursuit underscores both Valcross' determination and the Saint's effectiveness.

Templar is given a list of six gangsters whose removal would bring peace to the city. He accepts the mission and prepares to act.

Disguised as a nun, the Saint kills Irbell as he is about to shoot Inspector Henry Fernack. The act demonstrates the Saint's willingness to break rules to achieve his goals.

As he works through the list, Templar discovers that the mysterious 'Big Fellow' is the mastermind behind the plot. The mastermind communicates only through Fay Edwards, shielding his identity.

Templar meets Fay Edwards, and they are immediately attracted to each other. She saves his life twice when his recklessness lands him in trouble.

The Saint disposes of the last of the six original targets, Hutch Rellin, leaving only the Big Fellow.

Fay has pledged not to divulge the Big Fellow's name, but she agrees to point him out when they meet at the bank the next morning. The bank scene sets up the final confrontation.

Valcross arrives at the bank; Templar explains why he is waiting there. Fay recognizes Valcross, revealing the clash between personal motives and the Saint's mission.

Valcross fatally shoots Fay in a bid to stop the plot and claim the loot. Templar then guns down the Big Fellow, ending the mastermind's operation.