Death of a Scoundrel
“Men, Women... he used them, ruined them on his fantastic march to self-destruction”
Synopsis
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Preview Clip | Death of a Scoundrel | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2011-10-18
Top Cast
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George Sanders
Clementi Sabourin
Yvonne De Carlo
Bridget Kelly
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Mrs. Ryan
Victor Jory
Leonard Wilson
Nancy Gates
Stephanie North
Coleen Gray
Mrs. Edith Van Renasslear
John Hoyt
Mr. O'Hara
Lisa Ferraday
Zina Monte
Tom Conway
Gerry Monte aka Sabourin
Celia Lovsky
Mrs. Sabourin (Clementi's mother)
Werner Klemperer
Herbert Bauman (Clementi's lawyer)
Justice Watson
Henry (Clementi's butler)
John Sutton
The Actor as 'Tom' in Stage Play
Curtis Cooksey
Oswald Van Renassalear
Gabriel Curtis
Max Freundlich (as Gabriel Curtiz)
George Brent
Man with Balloon at Party
Dick Gordon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Martin
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Death of a Scoundrel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Charles Martin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Martin
Charles Martin
Max Steiner
James Wong Howe
Charles Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Martin
Director
Charles Martin
Writer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Charles Martin
Producer
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 Death of a Scoundrel
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What is Death of a Scoundrel about?
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
Who directed Death of a Scoundrel?
Death of a Scoundrel was directed by Charles Martin.
Who stars in Death of a Scoundrel?
The principal cast of Death of a Scoundrel includes George Sanders, Yvonne De Carlo, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Victor Jory, Nancy Gates.
When was Death of a Scoundrel released and how long is it?
Death of a Scoundrel was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Death of a Scoundrel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death of a Scoundrel was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death of a Scoundrel?
Death of a Scoundrel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).