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Death of a Scoundrel

1956Movie1 h 59 minNR

CrimeDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–61%

A melancholic, bleak drama movie about crime and class and money.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Men, Women... he used them, ruined them on his fantastic march to self-destruction

A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.

Feels like

  • Cynical Character Study
  • Post-War Noir Drama
  • Social Satire
  • Manipulative Protagonist
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Moral Decay
  • European Realism
  • Class Critique
  • Tragic Downfall

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Charles Martin
Written by
Charles Martin
Produced by
Charles Martin
Music by
Max Steiner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 31, 1956 · 1 h 59 min · NR

Released
October 31, 1956
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Death of a Scoundrel?"

Questions about Death of a Scoundrel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death of a Scoundrel?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Death of a Scoundrel from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Death of a Scoundrel worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching Death of a Scoundrel?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Death of a Scoundrel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.