The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

Two men, one face.

2012•1h 40m•6.4/10

MysteryDramaAdventure

Ratings

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6.4/10(87)

In 1952, as England prepares for the coronation, two very different men have one thing in common—a face.

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Production

Island Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Matthew Rhys

Matthew Rhys

John / Johnny

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Blanche

Eileen Atkins

Eileen Atkins

Lady Spence

Sheridan Smith

Sheridan Smith

Nina

Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott

Paul

Phoebe Nicholls

Phoebe Nicholls

Charlotte

Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Father McReady

Eloise Webb

Eloise Webb

Mary Lou

Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

George

Ian Mercer

Ian Mercer

Fincher

Julian Wadham

Julian Wadham

Headmaster

Richard Ridings

Richard Ridings

Landlord

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