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The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

Two men, one face.

20126.41h 40m

Overview

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

Directed by Charles Sturridge
Written by Charles Sturridge, Daphne du Maurier
Produced by Sarah Beardsall, Dominic Minghella
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Top 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

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Themes & Keywords

coronation

About The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat is a mystery, drama, adventure film released in 2012 exploring themes of coronation. Directed by Charles Sturridge, it stars Matthew Rhys, Jodhi May, Eileen Atkins. In 1952, as England prepares for the coronation, two very different men have one thing in common—a face.

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