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The Scapegoat

1959·Movie·NR·92 min·★ 6.8(42)

“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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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.

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
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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

Alec Guinness

John Barratt / Jacques De Gue

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Countess

Nicole Maurey

Nicole Maurey

Bela

Irene Worth

Irene Worth

Francoise

Pamela Brown

Pamela Brown

Blanche

Annabel Bartlett

Annabel Bartlett

Marie-Noel

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Gaston

Noel Howlett

Noel Howlett

Dr. Aloin

Peter Bull

Peter Bull

Aristide

Leslie French

Leslie French

Lacoste

Alan Webb

Alan Webb

Inspector

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Maria Britneva

Maid

The Scapegoat — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Scapegoat in India?

The Scapegoat is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The Scapegoat in the US?

The Scapegoat isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸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 42 ratings.

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