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Ruthless

5.719481h 44mNRMovieDramaThriller

Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to…

DirectorEdgar G. Ulmer
WritersGordon Kahn·S.K. Lauren
ProducerArthur S. Lyons

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Cast · Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer

ZSZachary Scott
Zachary Scott
Horace Woodruff 'Woody' Vendig
LHLouis Hayward
Louis Hayward
Vic Lambdin
DLDiana Lynn
Diana Lynn
Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg
SGSydney Greenstreet
Sydney Greenstreet
Buck Mansfield
LBLucille Bremer
Lucille Bremer
Christa Mansfield
MVMartha Vickers
Martha Vickers
Susan Duane
DHDennis Hoey
Dennis Hoey
Mr. Burnside
EBEdith Barrett
Edith Barrett
Mrs. Burnside
RBRaymond Burr
Raymond Burr
Pete Vendig
JAJoyce Arling
Joyce Arling
Kate Vendig
CECharles Evans
Charles Evans
Bruce Endicott McDonald
RARobert J. Anderson
Robert J. Anderson
Horace Vendig as a Child

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Ruthless — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ruthless?

Ruthless is streaming on Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ruthless on Netflix?

No, Ruthless is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Ruthless on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ruthless isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch Ruthless for free?

Ruthless is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.