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Cast
John Mills
as Dr. Howard Latimer
Derek Farr
as Kenneth Palmer
Noelle Middleton
as Laura James
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Maj. Harrington aka Robert Brady
Roland Culver
as Detective Inspector Dane
Mervyn Johns
as Dr. George Kimber
Rène Ray
as Mrs. Ambler
Lionel Jeffries
as Geoffrey Windsor
Lisa Daniely
as Frieda Veldon
David Williams
as The Detective Sergeant
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1957
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery, Thriller
Votes21
DirectorGerald Thomas
WritersFrancis Durbridge
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Vicious Circle
About The Vicious Circle
When Dr. Howard Latimer finds the German actress whom he had just met at the London Airport murdered in his flat, he is led into a world of murder, blackmail, and a fake passport scam.
Directed by Gerald Thomas, The Vicious Circle leans on a strong ensemble — John Mills, Derek Farr, Noelle Middleton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1957.
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