---
title: "Death of a Scoundrel"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/death-of-a-scoundrel-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62804
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Death of a Scoundrel (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/death-of-a-scoundrel-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Death of a Scoundrel is a 1956 American drama and crime film directed by Charles Martin, with a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes. The film features a notable cast including George Sanders, Yvonne De Carlo, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Victor Jory, and Coleen Gray.

The narrative centers on a Czech refugee who uses women to advance his business interests on a march to self-destruction, with the plot unfolding after Clementi Sabourin is found dead and Bridget Kelly recounts his past to the police.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest in this 1956 drama."

### Why Watch
- Features a cast starring George Sanders, Yvonne De Carlo, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Victor Jory, and Coleen Gray.
- Directed by Charles Martin with a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes.
- Explores the compelling premise of a Czech refugee on a march to self-destruction.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film carries a user score on TMDB and mixed ratings across database sources without specifying a universal critical consensus.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic and crime-focused American film from 1956 with a runtime of one hour and fifty-nine minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #crime, #refugee-story, #business-ambition, #classic-film, #character-march

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/death-of-a-scoundrel-1956#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Martin
- **Networks / Studios**: Charles Martin Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George Sanders** as *Clementi Sabourin*
- **Yvonne De Carlo** as *Bridget Kelly*
- **Zsa Zsa Gabor** as *Mrs. Ryan*
- **Victor Jory** as *Leonard Wilson*
- **Nancy Gates** as *Stephanie North*
- **Coleen Gray** as *Mrs. Edith Van Renasslear*
- **John Hoyt** as *Mr. O'Hara*
- **Lisa Ferraday** as *Zina Monte*
- **Tom Conway** as *Gerry Monte aka Sabourin*
- **Celia Lovsky** as *Mrs. Sabourin (Clementi's mother)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Death of a Scoundrel?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms offering rental or purchase options as listed on movie databases.

### Q: Is Death of a Scoundrel worth watching?
It holds a user score on TMDB and ratings around 67 to 68 percent on Czech film databases, reflecting moderate viewer reception.

### Q: What is the binge duration of Death of a Scoundrel?
As a feature film released in 1956, it has a total runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
Death of a Scoundrel is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Death of a Scoundrel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62804)
- [Death of a Scoundrel - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_a_Scoundrel)
- [Death of a Scoundrel (1956) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/87181-death-of-a-scoundrel/prehled/)
- [Death of a Scoundrel (1956) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/99048-death-of-a-scoundrel)
- [Death of a Scoundrel 67% (1956) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/251687-death-of-a-scoundrel)

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