The Scapegoat (1959)

6.8/10 92 min Mystery Crime Thriller

Overview

An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.

Cast

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

Eddie Byrne

Barman

Peter Sallis

Customs Official

Harold Kasket

Night Porter (uncredited)

Sam Kydd

Man (uncredited)

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