Once Upon a Scoundrel(1974)
Once Upon a Scoundrel Synopsis
After falling for Alicia, greedy and powerful Mexican landowner Carlos has her fiancé thrown in prison on a bogus charge. To trick Carlos into releasing her man, Alicia teams up with her Aunt Delfina and tries to convince Carlos that he's a ghost.
Once Upon a Scoundrel (1974) is a comedy film directed by George Schaefer, released on August 15, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Zero Mostel, Katy Jurado, A Martinez and Pancho Córdova. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- George Schaefer
- Writers:
- Alford Van Ronkel
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- Otto Preminger Films
- Status:
- Released
Once Upon a Scoundrel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zero Mostel
as Carlos del Refugio
Katy Jurado
as Aunt Delfina
A Martinez
as Luis Manuel
Pancho Córdova
as Víctor Cruz
- Priscilla Garcia
Priscilla Garcia
as Alicia
Xavier Marc
as Felipe
Tamara Garina
as Margarita
Rita Macedo
as Sra. Gómez
- Abraham Stavans
Abraham Stavans
José Chávez
Chano Urueta
Carlos Nieto
Key crew
Directed by George Schaefer, written by Alford Van Ronkel.
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Once Upon a Scoundrel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Once Upon a Scoundrel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Scoundrel online?
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Once Upon a Scoundrel (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Once Upon a Scoundrel?
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The main cast of Once Upon a Scoundrel (1974) includes Zero Mostel, Katy Jurado, A Martinez, Pancho Córdova and Priscilla Garcia. The film was directed by George Schaefer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Once Upon a Scoundrel released?
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Once Upon a Scoundrel was released on August 15, 1974 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Once Upon a Scoundrel worth watching?
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Once Upon a Scoundrel (1974) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.