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Ruthless

1948 · 1h 44m · Drama, Thriller · United States of America

He wasn't a man; He was a way of life!

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.

Directed by
Edgar G. Ulmer
Written by
Alvah Bessie, S.K. Lauren, Gordon Kahn
Based on the novel by
Dayton Stoddart
Starring
Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet
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