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John Kruse

Writing Born Jan 01, 1919 -- Died Jan 01, 2004 · Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK

John Kruse (1921–2004) was an English film and television screenwriter, director and novelist. He is mostly remembered for his work on ITC classic TV series The Saint, as well as several films of the franchise, and as the author of the best-selling novel Red Omega. John Kruse was born in England and educated at Harrow. His father, Jack Frederick Conrad Kruse, was a captain in the Royal Navy and close associate of tycoon Lord Rothermere, founder of the Daily Mail. A wealthy couple, Kruse's parents lived between London and the French Riviera, but the 1929 Crash greatly damaged their fortune. Du...

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The Saint
7.3
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1962
Hell Drivers
6.7
movie
Hell Drivers
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1957
Anna Karenina
6.0
movie
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1948
The Professionals
7.5
tv
The Professionals
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1977
Assault
5.3
movie
Assault
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1971
Revenge
5.6
movie
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1971
The Protectors
5.8
tv
The Protectors
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1972
The Fiction Makers
7.0
movie
The Fiction Makers
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1968
Return of the Saint
7.0
tv
Return of the Saint
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1978
Vendetta for The Saint
6.9
movie
Vendetta for The Saint
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1969
Mission: Monte Carlo
5.9
movie
Mission: Monte Carlo
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1974