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The Scapegoat

NR19591h 32mRobert Hamer
IMDb 6.8

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"He took another man's name... lived another man's life... loved another man's woman!"

An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.

MysteryCrimeThriller
ChauffeurFranceUpper ClassDrug AddictionMarriage ContractMurderCountessLook-alikeMistressBlack And White

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What is The Scapegoat (1959) about?

An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.

Who stars in The Scapegoat?

The Scapegoat stars Alec Guinness (John Barratt / Jacques De Gue), Bette Davis (Countess), Nicole Maurey (Bela), Irene Worth (Francoise), Pamela Brown (Blanche). The film was directed by Robert Hamer.

How long is The Scapegoat?

The Scapegoat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is The Scapegoat worth watching?

The Scapegoat holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Mystery, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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