

Death of a Scoundrel
1956-10-31 · 119 min · ★ 6.0
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
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- Directors
- Charles Martin
- Production companies
- Charles Martin Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
George SandersClementi Sabourin
Yvonne De CarloBridget Kelly
Zsa Zsa GaborMrs. Ryan
Victor JoryLeonard Wilson
Nancy GatesStephanie North
Coleen GrayMrs. Edith Van Renasslear
John HoytMr. O'Hara
Lisa FerradayZina Monte
Tom ConwayGerry Monte aka Sabourin
Celia LovskyMrs. Sabourin (Clementi's mother)
Werner KlempererHerbert Bauman (Clementi's lawyer)
John SuttonThe Actor as 'Tom' in Stage Play
Curtis CookseyOswald Van Renassalear
George BrentMan with Balloon at PartyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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