Death of a Scoundrel
Seen it?1956 | 119 min | Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Glengarry Glen Ross or The Silence of the Lambs, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Martin
- George SandersClementi Sabourin
- Yvonne De CarloBridget Kelly
- Zsa Zsa GaborMrs. Ryan
- Victor JoryLeonard Wilson
- Nancy GatesStephanie North
- Coleen GrayMrs. Edith Van Renasslear
- John HoytMr. O'Hara
- Lisa FerradayZina Monte
- Tom ConwayGerry Monte aka Sabourin
- Celia LovskyMrs. Sabourin (Clementi's mother)