Alec Guinness walks into a bar where he encounters his doppelgänger. They might be twins. His "Barratt" character is a teacher of French at an British university, his mirror image an impoverished local aristocrat. The two drink together, then end up sharing the latter man's hotel room. In the morning, "Barratt" wakes up and there is no sign of his roommate. Next thing, a chauffeur arrives and, assuming he is the…
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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
Maria Britneva
Maid
Eddie Byrne
Barman
Alexander Archdale
Gamekeeper
Peter Sallis
Customs Official
Jack Hetherington
Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
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FAQ about The Scapegoat
What is The Scapegoat about?
An Englishman in France unwittingly is placed into the identity, and steps into the vacated life, of a look-alike French nobleman.
When was The Scapegoat released?
The Scapegoat was released in 1959.
What genres does The Scapegoat belong to?
The Scapegoat is categorised as Mystery, Crime, Thriller.
Who stars in The Scapegoat?
The cast of The Scapegoat includes Alec Guinness, Bette Davis, Nicole Maurey, Irene Worth, Pamela Brown.