Ruthless
“He wasn't a man; He was a way of life!”
Synopsis
Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.
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Ruthless 1948 ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2012-11-27
Top Cast
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Zachary Scott
Horace Woodruff 'Woody' Vendig
Louis Hayward
Vic Lambdin
Diana Lynn
Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg
Sydney Greenstreet
Buck Mansfield
Lucille Bremer
Christa Mansfield
Martha Vickers
Susan Duane
Dennis Hoey
Mr. Burnside
Edith Barrett
Mrs. Burnside
Raymond Burr
Pete Vendig
Joyce Arling
Kate Vendig
Charles Evans
Bruce Endicott McDonald
Robert J. Anderson
Horace Vendig as a Child
Arthur Stone
Vic Lambdin as a Child
Ann Carter
Martha Burnside as a Child
Edna Holland
Libby Sims
Frederick Worlock
J. Norton Sims
John Good
Bradford Duane
Claire Carleton
Bella
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvah Bessie, S.K. Lauren, Gordon Kahn
- Original Score
- Werner Janssen
- Original Title
- Ruthless
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Arthur S. Lyons Productions, Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edgar G. Ulmer
Alvah Bessie, S.K. Lauren, Gordon Kahn, Dayton Stoddart
Werner Janssen
Bert Glennon
Francis D. Lyon
Arthur S. Lyons
Department Leadership Roster
Edgar G. Ulmer
Director
Alvah Bessie
Screenplay
S.K. Lauren
Screenplay
Gordon Kahn
Screenplay
Arthur S. Lyons
Producer
Werner Janssen
Original Music Composer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Francis D. Lyon
Editor
Don Loper
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruthless
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What is Ruthless about?
Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.
Who directed Ruthless?
Ruthless was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Who stars in Ruthless?
The principal cast of Ruthless includes Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet, Lucille Bremer.
When was Ruthless released and how long is it?
Ruthless was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruthless?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruthless was composed by Werner Janssen.
Is Ruthless based on a book or true story?
Ruthless is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dayton Stoddart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruthless?
Ruthless holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).