Robert S. Baker

Production

Robert S. Baker

Born October 17, 1916 · London, England, UK

Died September 30, 2009 · aged 92

Robert Sidney Baker was an English film and television producer well known for his long term collaboration with firstly Monty Berman and then latterly Roger Moore.

Known For

The SaintThe Saint · 1997
The Saint
6.11997
MovieThrillerAction
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.
Sea of SandSea of Sand · 1958
Sea of Sand
6.61958
MovieDramaWar
A small British army team is sent deep behind enemy lines to destroy a German petrol dump as part of the preparation for a major attack in the North African campaign. Sea of Sand was distributed in the US in a shortened version, Desert Patrol.
The Hellfire ClubThe Hellfire Club · 1961
The Hellfire Club
5.41961
MovieAdventureDrama
Years after fleeing his ancestral home with his mother, Jason returns home to claim his birthright, only to find his way blocked by his evil cousin Thomas. In order to reclaim his title, Jason must do battle with his cousin, who calls upon the members of the deadly Hellfire Club to stop him.
Escape by NightEscape by Night · 1953
Escape by Night
6.71953
MovieThrillerCrime
An Italian racketeer on the run in London holes up in a disused theatre with a hard-drinking journalist out to get the full story.
The Fiction MakersThe Fiction Makers · 1968
The Fiction Makers
7.21968
MovieCrimeAction
Simon Templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of his stars, a secretive recluse named Amos Klein who writes a popular (and lucrative) series of adventure novels about a manly and suave spy.
Jack the RipperJack the Ripper · 1959
Jack the Ripper
6.21959
MovieMysteryCrime
A serial killer is murdering women in the Whitechapel district of London. An American policeman is brought in to help Scotland Yard solve the case.
The Crawling EyeThe Crawling Eye · 1958
The Crawling Eye
4.81958
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A United Nations investigator crosses paths with a pair of psychic sisters on his way to Trollenberg observatory in the Swiss Alps, which has been plagued by a series of mountaineer disappearances that may be related to a radioactive cloud at the mountain's south face.
Melody ClubMelody Club · 1949
Melody Club
7.31949
MovieComedy
Customers at the Melody Club are burgled while attending the the club. A detective investigates.

Movies

The SaintThe Saint · 1997
The Saint
6.11997
MovieThrillerAction
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.
Sea of SandSea of Sand · 1958
Sea of Sand
6.61958
MovieDramaWar
A small British army team is sent deep behind enemy lines to destroy a German petrol dump as part of the preparation for a major attack in the North African campaign. Sea of Sand was distributed in the US in a shortened version, Desert Patrol.
The Hellfire ClubThe Hellfire Club · 1961
The Hellfire Club
5.41961
MovieAdventureDrama
Years after fleeing his ancestral home with his mother, Jason returns home to claim his birthright, only to find his way blocked by his evil cousin Thomas. In order to reclaim his title, Jason must do battle with his cousin, who calls upon the members of the deadly Hellfire Club to stop him.
Escape by NightEscape by Night · 1953
Escape by Night
6.71953
MovieThrillerCrime
An Italian racketeer on the run in London holes up in a disused theatre with a hard-drinking journalist out to get the full story.
The Fiction MakersThe Fiction Makers · 1968
The Fiction Makers
7.21968
MovieCrimeAction
Simon Templar is hired by a friend in the book publishing trade to protect one of his stars, a secretive recluse named Amos Klein who writes a popular (and lucrative) series of adventure novels about a manly and suave spy.
Jack the RipperJack the Ripper · 1959
Jack the Ripper
6.21959
MovieMysteryCrime
A serial killer is murdering women in the Whitechapel district of London. An American policeman is brought in to help Scotland Yard solve the case.
The Crawling EyeThe Crawling Eye · 1958
The Crawling Eye
4.81958
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A United Nations investigator crosses paths with a pair of psychic sisters on his way to Trollenberg observatory in the Swiss Alps, which has been plagued by a series of mountaineer disappearances that may be related to a radioactive cloud at the mountain's south face.
Melody ClubMelody Club · 1949
Melody Club
7.31949
MovieComedy
Customers at the Melody Club are burgled while attending the the club. A detective investigates.
The Flesh and the FiendsThe Flesh and the Fiends · 1960
The Flesh and the Fiends
6.61960
MovieHorror
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
The Voice of MerrillThe Voice of Merrill · 1952
The Voice of Merrill
6.31952
MovieMystery
A convicted female blackmailer is found murdered in her flat and suspicion falls on three men, all of whom the police believe may have had reason to wish her dead
Mission: Monte CarloMission: Monte Carlo · 1974
Mission: Monte Carlo
6.21974
MovieAdventureCrime
Two episodes of the TV series "The Persuaders" joined into a movie. Two playboys investigate crimes along the French Riviera.
The Persuaders!The Persuaders! · 1973
The Persuaders!
8.21973
MovieAdventureComedy
Two episodes of the TV series "The Persuaders" joined into a movie. Two playboys, Brett Sinclair and Danny Wilde, investigate crimes along the French Riviera.
Blood of the VampireBlood of the Vampire · 1958
Blood of the Vampire
5.81958
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.
The Saint in ManhattanThe Saint in Manhattan · 1987
The Saint in Manhattan
7.01987
MovieActionAdventure
Simon Templar returns to New York via Concorde and is feeling restless, until a note from an old flame surfaces. This TV movie was an unsold pilot for an attempted series revival.
3 Steps to the Gallows3 Steps to the Gallows · 1953
3 Steps to the Gallows
6.71953
MovieCrimeDrama
A U.S. sailor docks in London and in three days tries to save his brother from the gallows.
No SmokingNo Smoking · 1955
No Smoking
9.01955
Movie
A scientist invents a pill to cure smokers of their nicotine addiction. However, when he makes his discovery public, he encounters strong resistance from the tobacco industry.
Bond of FearBond of Fear · 1956
Bond of Fear
6.51956
MovieDramaCrime
An escaped killer hides out by forcing a travelling family to take him with them.
The High TerraceThe High Terrace · 1956
The High Terrace
6.71956
MovieMystery
A British theater actress unable to get out of her contract is assisted by an American playwright when a pair of her scissors is discovered lodged in her producer's back.
The Big FrameThe Big Frame · 1952
The Big Frame
4.51952
MovieMysteryDrama
An ex-GI wakes up with blood on his clothes in a strange hotel room. He can't remember the night before but he later finds out that a man he got into a fight with earlier in the night was murdered.
ImpulseImpulse · 1954
Impulse
4.61954
MovieCrimeDrama
An American realtor living in England is dissatisfied with what he believes to be his humdrum life. One weekend while his wife is out of town, he gives a ride to a woman he sees stranded on the road. One thing leads to another, and he soon finds himself enmeshed in a plot involving a diamond robbery, gangsters and murder.
PaybackPayback · 1997
Payback
6.81997
MovieDramaCrime
Kathryn runs a restaurant but one night she calls the police after she sees a suspicious man waiting in his car. However Kathryn sees one of the three police officers, Kaleen, assault the man with their sticks and kicking them. Under advice from Jack, the police internal investigator, she tells a court and Kaleen is put on suspension and kept to his rank for the rest of the career. However Kathryn gets weird phone calls, her son is arrested for murder and her teaching husband's career is threatened by checks on his record. All of this is because Kaleen is out for revenge and he plans to use the law and his friends in the police to do it. Only Kathryn, her family and Jack stands in his way.
The Frightened ManThe Frightened Man · 1952
The Frightened Man
6.51952
MovieDramaCrime
Kicked out of Oxford, a junk dealer's son joins a gang of thieves fenced by his father.
The Secret of Monte CristoThe Secret of Monte Cristo · 1961
The Secret of Monte Cristo
4.21961
MovieAdventure
A dashing ex-officer in His Majesty’s army, Captain Adam Corbett (Calhoun) becomes embroiled in intrigue when he agrees to escort Colonel Wilfred Jackson and his daughter Pauline on a perilous quest for treasure. Possessing one-quarter of a map, they soon rendezvous with three mysterious characters, each with a fragment and a secret agenda. Armed with only a sword and his wits, Corbett battles brigands, soldiers and thieves as he accompanies the expedition to the island of Monte Cristo, where betrayal and fortune await.
Vendetta for The SaintVendetta for The Saint · 1969
Vendetta for The Saint
6.91969
MovieThrillerCrime
Simon Templar is on holiday in Naples when a small uproar on a lunch table draws his attention. An English tourist attempts to greet an Italian businessman as an old friend, but the Italian refuses to acknowledge the greeting and claims never to have met him.

TV Shows

The SaintThe Saint · 1962
The Saint
7.41962
SeriesCrime
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
The Persuaders!The Persuaders! · 1971
The Persuaders!
7.61971
SeriesComedy
An English aristocrat and an American millionaire come together to tackle crime.
Return of the SaintReturn of the Saint · 1978
Return of the Saint
7.01978
Series
Follow the swashbuckling exploits of Simon Templar, a modern-day Robin Hood of sorts.
Gideon's WayGideon's Way · 1965
Gideon's Way
7.01965
SeriesDrama
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.
John Silver's Return to Treasure IslandJohn Silver's Return to Treasure Island · 1986
John Silver's Return to Treasure Island
8.81986
SeriesFamily
Ten years after the events of 'Treasure Island', an adult Jim Hawkins once again encounters his old adversary Long John Silver and the pirate Joseph Savage.