Scoundrel in White (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1972, Scoundrel in White is a comedy film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Jean-Paul Belmondo plays Paul, a former womanizer who marries the head of the medical department's "unattractive" daughter Christine because he thinks attractive women can't be trusted and make poor wives. A car accident leaves him bedridden and he begins to miss his playboy days, when Christine's bombshell sister Martine arrives and Paul decides he must have her. He begins drugging Christine at night so he can sneak out to kill of Martine's many suitors one by one.
Who’s in it. Scoundrel in White stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Docteur Paul Simay, Mia Farrow as Christine Dupont, Laura Antonelli as Martine Dupont and Marlène Appelt as l'infirmière Carole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Scoundrel in White 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 Scoundrel in White page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scoundrel in White tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scoundrel in White (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scoundrel in White change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scoundrel in White worth watching?
- Scoundrel in White holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scoundrel in White?
- Scoundrel in White stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Mia Farrow, Laura Antonelli, Marlène Appelt and Dominique Zardi.
- When was Scoundrel in White released?
- Scoundrel in White was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.