Once Upon a Scoundrel
Synopsis
After falling for Alicia, greedy and powerful Mexican landowner Carlos has her fiancé thrown in prison on a bogus charge. To trick Carlos into releasing her man, Alicia teams up with her Aunt Delfina and tries to convince Carlos that he's a ghost.
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Zero Mostel
Carlos del Refugio
Katy Jurado
Aunt Delfina
A Martinez
Luis Manuel
Pancho Córdova
Víctor Cruz
Priscilla Garcia
Alicia
Xavier Marc
Felipe
Tamara Garina
Margarita
Rita Macedo
Sra. Gómez
Abraham Stavans
José Chávez
Chano Urueta
Carlos Nieto
Gastón Melo
Hilda Moreno
Carlos Romano
Aurora Clavel
Alicia del Lago
Juan Andres
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
August 10, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- Alford Van Ronkel
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Scoundrel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Otto Preminger Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
Alford Van Ronkel
Alex North
Gabriel Figueroa
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Alford Van Ronkel
Writer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Scoundrel
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What is Once Upon a Scoundrel about?
After falling for Alicia, greedy and powerful Mexican landowner Carlos has her fiancé thrown in prison on a bogus charge. To trick Carlos into releasing her man, Alicia teams up with her Aunt Delfina and tries to convince Carlos that he's a ghost.
Who directed Once Upon a Scoundrel?
Once Upon a Scoundrel was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in Once Upon a Scoundrel?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Scoundrel includes Zero Mostel, Katy Jurado, A Martinez, Pancho Córdova, Priscilla Garcia.
When was Once Upon a Scoundrel released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Scoundrel was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Scoundrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Scoundrel was composed by Alex North.