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Return of the Saint S1E5 — The Village That Sold Its Soul
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Return of the Saint•Season 1•Episode 5

The Village That Sold Its Soul

6.9/10 · 45 votesOct 8, 197860 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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A murder investigation brings Simon to a remote Italian village, which is ruled by a psychotic aristocrat.

Directed byLeslie Norman
Written byJohn Goldsmith
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Ian Ogilvy

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Simon Templar

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Frank Watts

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Episode Summary

"The Village That Sold Its Soul" is episode 5 of Return of the Saint season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 45 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Leslie Norman and written by John Goldsmith, it aired on October 8, 1978.

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