Death of a Scoundrel(1956)
Men, Women... he used them, ruined them on his fantastic march to self-destruction
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
Movie: Death of a Scoundrel
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Clementi Sabourin
Bridget Kelly
Mrs. Ryan
Leonard Wilson
Stephanie North
Mrs. Edith Van Renasslear
Mr. O'Hara
Zina Monte
Gerry Monte aka Sabourin
Mrs. Sabourin (Clementi's mother)
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