Official movie poster for Circle of Danger (1951), a mystery thriller film

Circle of Danger(1951)

A man on a man hunt!

6.5(27)1h 26m1951-04-17
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Circle of Danger Synopsis

An American comes to Britain to investigate the murky circumstances of his brother's death that occurred during a WW2 commando raid.

Circle of Danger (1951) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Jacques Tourneur, released on April 17, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Ray Milland, Patricia Roc, Marius Goring and Hugh Sinclair. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 27 ratings.

Director:
Jacques Tourneur
Writers:
Philip MacDonald, Philip MacDonald
Producers:
John R. Sloan, Joan Harrison, David E. Rose
Cinematographer:
Gilbert Taylor
Composer:
Robert Farnon
Production:
Coronado Productions
Status:
Released

Circle of Danger Cast & Crew

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Directed by Jacques Tourneur, written by Philip MacDonald and Philip MacDonald, produced by John R. Sloan, Joan Harrison and David E. Rose.

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Circle of Danger Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 27 ratings.

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7/10

A few years after the end of the war, “Douglas” (Ray Milland) arrives in Britain suspicious that he hasn’t been told the truth surrounding the death of his brother on a French commando raid. Initially, he struggles to find anyone who can enlighten him but eventually he manages to track down the mission’s commander “McArran” (Hugh Sinclair) at his remote Scottish estate, whose explanation - though perfectly…

Reviewed on September 20, 2025

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Circle of Danger – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Circle of Danger online?

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Circle of Danger (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Circle of Danger?

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The main cast of Circle of Danger (1951) includes Ray Milland, Patricia Roc, Marius Goring, Hugh Sinclair and Naunton Wayne. The film was directed by Jacques Tourneur. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Circle of Danger released?

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Circle of Danger was released on April 17, 1951 and runs for 1h 26m.

Is Circle of Danger worth watching?

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Circle of Danger (1951) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.