The Scapegoat
“He took another man's name... lived another man's life... loved another man's woman!”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-09
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Hamer
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Scapegoat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Du Maurier-Guinness
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hamer
Robert Hamer, Daphne du Maurier, Gore Vidal
Bronislau Kaper
Paul Beeson
Jack Harris
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Hamer
Director
Robert Hamer
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Jack Harris
Editor
Olga Lehmann
Costume Design
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Elliot Scott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scapegoat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scapegoat about?
An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.
Who directed The Scapegoat?
The Scapegoat was directed by Robert Hamer.
Who stars in The Scapegoat?
The principal cast of The Scapegoat includes Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth, Pamela Brown.
When was The Scapegoat released and how long is it?
The Scapegoat was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scapegoat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scapegoat was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is The Scapegoat based on a book or true story?
The Scapegoat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daphne du Maurier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scapegoat?
The Scapegoat holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).