Death of a Scoundrel (1956)
- 6.9
- 119 mins
- Crime, Drama
Storyline
When Clementi Suborin is found murdered, his secretary recounts to the police the story of his rise from Czech refugee to ultra-rich New Yorker. The tale of betrayal, womanising and fraud confirms that almost everyone who knew him wanted him dead.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
Plot Keywords
based on true story, stock market, shot to death, shot in the back, business partner, aspiring actress, actress, stage play, play within a film, newspaper headline, rags to riches, rise and fall, false accusation, suicide, businessman, removing a bullet, gunshot wound, murder, death of brother, mother son relationship
Short Review
Sanders is brilliant as the dastardly womanizing scoundrel. Told in flashback it becomes a great whodunit with so many suspects that he wronged. Among De Carlo's best films.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
2. Apple iTunes : Track Rental Price: 2.99,
