Ruthless (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1948, Ruthless is a thriller and drama film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 104 minutes. “Money and Power” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. Ruthless stars Zachary Scott as Horace Woodruff 'Woody' Vendig, Louis Hayward as Vic Lambdin, Diana Lynn as Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg and Sydney Greenstreet as Buck Mansfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Ruthless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ruthless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ruthless tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ruthless (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ruthless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ruthless worth watching?
- Ruthless holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ruthless?
- Ruthless stars Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet and Lucille Bremer.
- When was Ruthless released?
- Ruthless was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.