Ruthless

First-rate melodrama stars Zachary Scott as Horace Vendig, a crafty financier who dupes a series of associates on his rise to the top. Among those who face his wrath are close pal Vic (Louis Hayward), utilities executive Mansfield (Sydney Greenstreet), and a series of women (Martha Vickers, Dianna Lynn, and Lucille Bremer). Raymond Burr also stars; directed by Edgar G. Ulmer ("Detour"). 104 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.