Ruthless
"He wasn't a man; He was a way of life!"
Originally released in 1948. Ruthless is a drama/thriller film. directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Starring Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, and Diana Lynn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arthur S. Lyons Productions
- Eagle-Lion Films (US)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruthless about?
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...
Who directed Ruthless?
Ruthless was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
How long is Ruthless?
Ruthless has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Ruthless released?
Ruthless was released on April 16, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ruthless?
The main cast of Ruthless includes Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet, Lucille Bremer.