Movie·1959·1h 32m
The Scapegoat
He took another man's name... lived another man's life... loved another man's woman!
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.
Producer
Michael Balcon
Cinematography
Paul Beeson
Music
Bronislau Kaper
Editor
Jack Harris
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
39 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
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
Eddie Byrne
Barman
Alexander Archdale
Gamekeeper
Peter Sallis
Customs Official
Jack Hetherington
Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
Harold Kasket
Night Porter (uncredited)
Sam Kydd
Man (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Robert Hamer
Director, Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Jack Harris
Editor
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
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