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The Carpetbaggers (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1964, The Carpetbaggers is a drama film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 150 minutes. “It is unlikely that you will experience in a lifetime all that you will see in... THE CARPETBAGGERS.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When playboy Jonas inherits his father's industrial empire, he expands it by acquiring an aircraft factory and movie studio. His rise to power is ruthless. He marries and then quickly abandons sweet, bubbly Monica, turns his young, attractive stepmother Rina into a self-destructive actress and manages to disappoint even his closest friend, cowboy movie star Nevada. Is Jonas beyond redemption?

Who’s in it. The Carpetbaggers stars George Peppard as Jonas Cord Junior, Alan Ladd as Nevada Smith, Carroll Baker as Rina Marlowe Cord and Robert Cummings as Dan Pierce, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Carpetbaggers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Carpetbaggers page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Carpetbaggers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Carpetbaggers (1964)?
In US, The Carpetbaggers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Carpetbaggers worth watching?
The Carpetbaggers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Carpetbaggers?
The Carpetbaggers stars George Peppard, Alan Ladd, Carroll Baker, Robert Cummings and Martha Hyer.
When was The Carpetbaggers released?
The Carpetbaggers was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.