Ruthless (1948) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1948 · 104 mins · English

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Directed by

Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring

Diana Lynn, Raymond Burr, Frederick Worlock, Lucille Bremer, Zachary Scott, Martha Vickers

Horace Vendig is ruthless in his pursuit of money and power, charming anyone to get what he wants. As a penniless youth he manipulated his way into elite circles, persuading Martha’s father to fund his Harvard education. Years later, childhood friend Vic visits Horace’s mansion with Mallory Flagg, whose resemblance to Martha revives old tensions.