The Carpetbaggers
When playboy Jonas inherits his father's industrial empire, he expands it by acquiring an aircraft factory and movie studio. His rise to power is ruthless. He marries and then quickly abandons sweet, bubbly Monica, turns his young, attractive stepmother Rina into a self-destructive actress and manages to disappoint even his closest friend, cowboy movie star Nevada. Is Jonas beyond redemption?
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The Carpetbaggers
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 8, 1964
Runtime
2h 30m
Genres
Drama
User Score
58%
Original Title
The Carpetbaggers
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures, Embassy Pictures Corporation
Director
Edward Dmytryk
Description
When playboy Jonas inherits his father's industrial empire, he expands it by acquiring an aircraft factory and movie studio. His rise to power is ruthless. He marries and then quickly abandons sweet, bubbly Monica, turns his young, attractive stepmother Rina into a self-destructive actress and manages to disappoint even his closest friend, cowboy movie star Nevada. Is Jonas beyond redemption?
