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Director: Charles Sturridge
Cast: Matthew Rhys, Jodhi May, Eileen Atkins, Sheridan Smith
In 1952, as England prepares for the coronation, two very different men have one thing in common—a face.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Scapegoat (2012), directed by Charles Sturridge, is a mystery drama film that received generally positive reviews from critics. With an IMDb rating of 7.2/10, the film appears to have resonated with audiences as well, offering an intriguing story about two men who share the same face in 1950s England.
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Fans of moody psychological mysteries will find much to appreciate in The Scapegoat, the 2012 drama directed by Charles Sturridge. The film's intriguing premise - two men who discover they share the same face - is brought to life through powerful performances by Matthew Rhys and the supporting cast, creating a compelling exploration of identity, deceit, and the lengths we'll go to escape our pasts.
The Scapegoat is a British film adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1957 novel of the same name. The drama is written and directed by Charles Sturridge and stars Matthew Rhys as lookalike characters John Standing and Johnny Spence. It was broadcast on ITV on 9 September 2012.
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