The Vicious Circle(1948)
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The Vicious Circle Synopsis
In Hungary, a rich baron discovers that there are extensive oil deposits underneath nearby properties owned by villagers. He manages to convince all the property owners to sell to him, except for a few properties owned by Jewish families. Infuriated at their refusal to sell to him, he attempts, with the help of some corrupt local police, to have the men charged with the murder of a local woman, who in reality actually committed suicide.
The Vicious Circle (1948) is a crime film directed by W. Lee Wilder, released on July 21, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Conrad Nagel, Fritz Kortner, Reinhold Schünzel and Philip Van Zandt. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- W. Lee Wilder
- Writers:
- Heinz Herald, Geza Herczeg, Guy Endore
- Producers:
- W. Lee Wilder
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Paul Dessau
- Status:
- Released
The Vicious Circle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Conrad Nagel
as Karl Nemesch
Fritz Kortner
as Joseph Schwartz
Reinhold Schünzel
as Baron Arady
Philip Van Zandt
as Calomar Balog
Lyle Talbot
as Miller
Edwin Maxwell
as Presiding Judge
Frank Ferguson
as Stark
Lester Dorr
as Andreas Molnar
- Mary Lou Harrington
Mary Lou Harrington
as Anna Tamashy
David Bauer
Key crew
Directed by W. Lee Wilder, written by Heinz Herald, Geza Herczeg and Guy Endore, produced by W. Lee Wilder.
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The Vicious Circle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Vicious Circle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Vicious Circle online?
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The Vicious Circle (1948) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Vicious Circle?
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The main cast of The Vicious Circle (1948) includes Conrad Nagel, Fritz Kortner, Reinhold Schünzel, Philip Van Zandt and Lyle Talbot. The film was directed by W. Lee Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vicious Circle released?
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The Vicious Circle was released on July 21, 1948 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Vicious Circle worth watching?
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The Vicious Circle (1948) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.