Once Upon a Scoundrel (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1973, Once Upon a Scoundrel is a comedy film directed by George Schaefer, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. After falling for Alicia, greedy and powerful Mexican landowner Carlos has her fiancé thrown in prison on a bogus charge. To trick Carlos into releasing her man, Alicia teams up with her Aunt Delfina and tries to convince Carlos that he's a ghost.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Scoundrel stars Zero Mostel as Carlos del Refugio, Katy Jurado as Aunt Delfina, A Martinez as Luis Manuel and Pancho Córdova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Once Upon a Scoundrel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Scoundrel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Scoundrel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Scoundrel (1973)?
- In US, Once Upon a Scoundrel is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Scoundrel worth watching?
- Once Upon a Scoundrel holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Scoundrel?
- Once Upon a Scoundrel stars Zero Mostel, Katy Jurado, A Martinez, Pancho Córdova and Priscilla Garcia.
- When was Once Upon a Scoundrel released?
- Once Upon a Scoundrel was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.