L'Impitoyable (1948) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1948 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1948, L'Impitoyable is a thriller and drame film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 104 minutes. “Money and Power” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Le richissime financier Horace Vendig annonce publiquement qu'il se retire des affaires. Ses proches cependant ne voient dans cette décision qu'une nouvelle ruse pour tromper le fisc. À l'aide d'une série de flash-back, l'ascension fulgurante d'un homme et les germes de son propre anéantissement nous sont exposés jusqu'à son terme catastrophique. Alors qu'il courtisait sans retenue Mallory, Horace est agressé par son rival ruiné, Buck Mansfield : leur dispute sans merci s'achève par leur noyade commune.
Who’s in it. L'Impitoyable 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, L'Impitoyable 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 L'Impitoyable page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'Impitoyable tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch L'Impitoyable (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Impitoyable change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'Impitoyable worth watching?
- L'Impitoyable holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L'Impitoyable?
- L'Impitoyable stars Zachary Scott, Louis Hayward, Diana Lynn, Sydney Greenstreet and Lucille Bremer.
- When was L'Impitoyable released?
- L'Impitoyable was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.