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Ulmer's approach is monumental and detailed, baroquely gestural and coldly violent.
Richard Brody, New Yorker
Ruthless
He wasn't a man; He was a way of life!
1948 · 1h 44m · APPROVED
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Edgar G. Ulmer
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Ruthless
Overview
Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.
Director and cast
- Edgar G. Ulmer Director
- Zachary Scott as Horace Woodruff 'Woody' Vendig
- Louis Hayward as Vic Lambdin
- Diana Lynn as Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg
- Sydney Greenstreet as Buck Mansfield
- Lucille Bremer as Christa Mansfield
- Martha Vickers as Susan Duane
- Dennis Hoey as Mr. Burnside
- Edith Barrett as Mrs. Burnside
- Raymond Burr as Pete Vendig
- Joyce Arling as Kate Vendig
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