The Scapegoat
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
About The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat is a 1959 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Robert Hamer. The cast is led by Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Scapegoat was produced by Du Maurier-Guinness and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 6, 1959, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Robert Hamer
- Writers
- Robert Hamer
- Release date
- August 6, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Du Maurier-Guinness
The Scapegoat cast & crew
The Scapegoat was directed by Robert Hamer and written by Robert Hamer.
The cast features Alec Guinness as John Barratt / Jacques De Gue, Bette Davis as Countess, Nicole Maurey as Bela, Irene Worth as Francoise, Pamela Brown as Blanche, and Annabel Bartlett as Marie-Noel.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bronislau Kaper, cinematography is by Paul Beeson, and it was produced by Michael Balcon.
Is The Scapegoat worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, The Scapegoat is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Scapegoat
Alec Guinness
John Barratt / Jacques De Gue
Bette Davis
Countess
Nicole Maurey
Bela
Irene Worth
Francoise
Pamela Brown
Blanche
Annabel Bartlett
Marie-Noel
Geoffrey Keen
Gaston
Noel Howlett
Dr. Aloin
Peter Bull
Aristide
Leslie French
Lacoste
Alan Webb
Inspector
Maria Britneva
Maid
The Scapegoat — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Scapegoat in United States?
The Scapegoat is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Scapegoat in?
The Scapegoat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Scapegoat?
The Scapegoat runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Scapegoat rated?
The Scapegoat is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 40 ratings.
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