I have watched this movie many times since it first came out in the 90s. He started off as a stage actor and later became popular in the mid1980s after a string of appearances in comedy films, starting with top secret. Drink half a bottle of wine and watch val kilmer s the saint the funniest person i know ive never met her but im gonna take full. Its not a good movie, but its a great movie, if you know what i mean.
Val kilmers classic surf nicaragua tshirt from the film real genius is back. Classic espionage property the saint, last seen as a 1997 feature film starring val kilmer and a read more aukey true wireless earbuds, bluetooth 5 headphones in ear with charging. And if youre looking for a sexy sizzler of a thriller bill diehl, abc radio network, the saints your movie. The snowman 2017 standing up 20 laurens dutchman roemer. Make offer the saint laserdisc ld val kilmer elisabeth shue widescreen buy 5 get free ship. Kilmer s saint is unable to defeat a russian gangster in handtohand combat and is forced to flee. Anyway he falls in love and has to outwit the dangerous gangsters. No films nail val kilmers yin and yang better than the 1985 brainiac comedy and the 2003 drama in which he played porn star john holmes. The top 20 movies starring val kilmer rank this chart.
Val kilmer biography, age, health, today, wife, young. Abc tv want someone to infiltrate a topsecret organization or steal a scientific formula that could change the world. Hired by a russian politician to steal the formula for cold fusion, master thief simon templar falls for the scientist who has unlocked the secret. The saint, a novelization of the 1997 film, by burl barer. Val kilmer has played so many iconic roles over his nearly fourdecade film career. Val kilmer plays the eccentric master thief the saint who has a dark past and an impressive talent for disguise. Val studied at hollywoods professionals school and, in his teens, entered juilliards. Val kilmer s iconic toxic waste ringer tshirt from the film real genius is back.
See more ideas about val kilmer, i movie and actor. Apr 04, 2017 revisiting the saint 20 years later making sense of the 1997 val kilmer film, and the very strange career that came after it by kate knibbs apr 4, 2017, 8. Val kilmer finally reveals why he quit playing batman after only one film. The saint is a 1997 espionage thriller film directed by phillip noyce, written by jonathan hensleigh and wesley strick, and starring val kilmer in the title role. May 12, 2020 no films nail val kilmers yin and yang better than the 1985 brainiac comedy and the 2003 drama in which he played porn star john holmes. If this comes to fruition, the saint will be a reboot of the 1997 val kilmerelizabeth shue heist caper. In addition to the kilmer film, it inspired a 1960s tv. Val kilmer and academy award nominee elisabeth shue star in this. All val kilmers stories are like that, told with that same dash of preordained kismet. The saint 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Orbitals icy, attractive reworking of the saint theme, daft punks pulsating da funk, underworlds pearls girl, and sneaker pimps sexy 6 underground stand out, but there are.
Val kilmer, 59, looks happy and healthy at top gun film. A feature film the saint starring val kilmer was released in 1997, but it diverged in style from the charteris books, although it did revive templars use of aliases. Val kilmer will also be starring in an action and crime based movie called riptide. The official kilmer propaganda seal back outside label identifies this shirt as an authentic val. The saint, 2017 espionage thriller tv movie directed by ernie barbarash and starring adam rayner in the title role. Val kilmer is terrific as templar managing to play the smart spy who finds his softer side. Simon templar the saint, is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on. The film stars val kilmer, elisabeth shue, and rade serbedzija. No cursing and zero nudity, the movie sells itself.
Yet its a very entertaining film with many great things about it. Kiss kiss, bang bang 2005 alexander 2004 staff sgt. This tshirt is an 80s retro favorite for all audiences. Jpg is used in this article under a claim of fair use, but it does not have an adequate explanation for why it meets the requirements for such images when. Val kilmers light and dark sides, in real genius and. I love this movie and i will recommend it to everyone. The saint is a 1997 espionage thriller deluxe color film in panavision, starring val kilmer in the title role, with elisabeth shue and rade serbedzija, directed by phillip noyce and written by jonathan hensleigh and wesley strick.
Ou lon retrouve simon templar, robin des bois moderne, au surnom. Val kilmer born val edward kilmer is an american actor, musician, and artist. His mother, born in indiana, was from a swedish family, and his father was from texas. He was traveling in africa in 1994 when he decided to spend a morning exploring a bat cave. I loved it during my teens, i was fascinated with it, it made me interested in the original tv show which i never got around to watching, you know, pre. The saint, 1997 american film starring val kilmer the saint, a soundtrack album from the 1997 film. May 06, 2020 all val kilmers stories are like that, told with that same dash of preordained kismet. Paramount is hoping the saint could kick off a franchise, as the film is based on. Originally a stage actor, kilmer became popular in the mid1980s after a string of appearances in comedy films, starting with top secret. A lot different from the roger moore tv series, it sort of follows the brosnan bonds in being a stylish actioneer with a slightly absurd plot. Simon templar the saint, is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process. Aside from his feelings about the iconic role, kilmer also said a scheduling conflict with the 1997 film the saint also factored into his decision to walk away from the franchise. Val kilmer full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The saint is based on a 1920s book series of the same name by leslie charteris and was turned into a film in 1997 starring val kilmer.
The saint, for me is a borderline decent action film. The saint is a 1997 film based on the character of simon templar created by leslie charteris. Val kilmer is one of the most prolific actors of his generation. It was directed by phillip noyce and written by jonathan hensleigh and wesley strick. Dexter fletcher to direct remake of val kilmer action film. That early1997 paramount release was based upon the popular 1960s roger moore tv series. The official kilmer propaganda seal back outside label identifies this shirt as an authentic val kilmer. Revisiting the saint 20 years later making sense of the 1997 val kilmer film, and the very strange career that came after it by kate knibbs apr 4, 2017, 8. The saint movie hd new action movie 2017 val kilmer. Rocketman director dexter fletcher is set to direct a remake of the saint, the 1997 action film starring val kilmer, at paramount, an individual with knowledge of the project told thewrap. From his more recent work as a career military officer in david mamets spartan, back through his work with oliver stone in the doors and michael mann in heat, to his early work in top gun, kilmer has worked with many of films most respected directors and actors. A tabledancing cold war agent in top secret a troublemaking science prodigy in real genius. His representatives claimed that they were running tests for a possible tumor. The soundtrack to the silly val kilmer action movie the saint was a surprisingly effective and useful collection of electronica, offering a good overview and introduction to many of the genres biggest artists.
Search, discover and share your favorite val kilmer gifs. Val kilmer as simon templar in the finale of the saint a 1997 film. It won val kilmer a razzie, but this movie deserves another look. Sep 02, 2019 val kilmer looked happy and healthy as he attended a top gun film screening in camp mabry, austin, on sunday afternoon, ahead of the hotlyanticipated top gun. In loving memory elisabeth leustig she was the films casting director who was. Apr 21, 2020 paramounts upcoming reboot of the 1997 val kilmer starring action thriller the saint has entered talks with star trek reboot series and wonder woman 1984 star chris pine to star in the titular role. The saint 39 movie clip bruno the german 1997 hd youtube. Based on the popular spy series, this film follows suave international thief simon templar val kilmer, who is contracted by russian oil magnate ivan tretiak rade serbedzija to steal a formula.
With val kilmer, elisabeth shue, rade serbedzija, valeriy nikolaev. Real genius laserdisc val kilmer rare widescreen edition. See more ideas about val kilmer, actor and i movie. The saint laserdisc ld val kilmer elisabeth shue widescreen buy. Feb 18, 2020 if this comes to fruition, the saint will be a reboot of the 1997 val kilmerelizabeth shue heist caper. All val kilmer s stories are like that, told with that same dash of preordained kismet. Finally in 1997, kilmer starred in the liveaction film directed by phillip noyce alongside elizabeth shue he was also at odds with the woman who holds its secret. Val kilmer and academy award nominee elisabeth shue star in this globetrotting romantic thriller. Val edward kilmer born december 31, 1959 is an american actor, musician and artist. Val kilmer is simon templar, a classy, cunning master thief and. Elizabeth shue and val kilmers performance will never.
Dexter fletcher to direct remake of val kilmer action film the saint at paramount rocketman director dexter fletcher is set to direct a remake of the saint, the 1997 action film. If the saint inspired bond, the bond films have obviously inspired the saint, which stars val kilmer as simon templar, a man of constantly. The title character is a high tech thief and master of disguise who becomes the antihero while using the moniker. Why val kilmer quit playing batman after only one film. Paramounts the saint reboot lands chris pine to star. Val kilmer reveals why he only made one batman movie. Simon templar the saint, is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret.
The ideas in the film, are good, but poorly executed, and feel kinda cheesy, yet theres something appealing the film too. This baby blue tshirt is an 80s retro favorite for all audiences. Val edward kilmer born december 31, 1959 2 is an american actor. The saint is a 1997 espionage thriller film directed by phillip noyce, written by jonathan hensleigh and wesley strick, and starring val kilmer in the title role, with elisabeth shue and rade serbedzija. The saint is watchable thanks to kilmer and shue, but the muddled screenplay. Get the best deals on val kilmer film discs when you shop the largest online selection at. Im your huckleberry autographed copy by val kilmer. The release date of the film is yet to be announced as it is currently in preproduction. Based on the popular novels about that other suave, globetrotting man of action. Chris pine to star in the saint reboot for paramount. Val kilmer celebrity profile check out the latest val kilmer photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
Val kilmer, elisabeth shue, rade serbedzija, valeriy nikolaev. The plot of the films revolves around the title character who is a high tech thief and master of disguise who becomes the antihero while using the moniker of various saints. Apr 21, 2020 the saint is based on a 1920s book series of the same name by leslie charteris and was turned into a film in 1997 starring val kilmer. Val kilmer biography, age, health, today, wife, young, cancer. Paramounts upcoming reboot of the 1997 val kilmerstarring action thriller the saint has entered talks with star trek reboot series and wonder woman 1984 star chris pine to. Feb 24, 2012 val kilmer is simon templar, a classy, cunning master thief and man of a thousand faces who cribs his phony names from those of obscure saints and sells his illegal services to the highest bidder.
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