The Scapegoat (1959)

Embarking on a French holiday, John Barratt, a man of mundane existence, stumbles upon a destitute nobleman who is his exact lookalike. Seizing an opportunity to escape his failing enterprises and convoluted existence, the nobleman ensnares John in a tipsy scheme, swapping their lives. As John grapples with the predicament, his protests of mistaken identity fall on deaf ears. Submerging into the nobleman's world, he is entangled with a complex family tapestry - a despondent wife, an authoritative matriarch, a solitary yet gifted daughter, a resentful old maid sister, and a predictable mistress. John, finding himself drawn into their issues, believes he can mend their fractured lives. Yet, he is also growing accustomed to his borrowed existence, a life that, in its complexity, has offered him a sense of purpose he's never known before. The Scapegoat delves into this riveting tale of mistaken identity, personal transformation, and the unexpected turns life can take.

The Scapegoat is a crime movie featuring Alec Guinness.

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