The Red Circle(1960)
Der rote Kreis
The Red Circle Synopsis
A strange, red circle appears on the neck of a man saved from the guillotine. What is its mysterious meaning? Tragically, it turns out to be something of a family curse, as each generation thereafter bears the same sign, which in turn leads to blackmail and murder.
The Red Circle (1960) is a thriller and crime film directed by Jürgen Roland, released on March 2, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Klausjürgen Wussow, Renate Ewert, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer and Fritz Rasp. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Jürgen Roland
- Writers:
- Egon Eis, Wolfgang Menge, Edgar Wallace
- Producers:
- Preben Philipsen
- Cinematographer:
- Heinz Pehlke
- Composer:
- Willy Mattes
- Production:
- Rialto-Film Preben Philipsen A/S, Constantin Film
- Status:
- Released
The Red Circle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Klausjürgen Wussow
as Derrick Yale
Renate Ewert
as Thalia Drummond
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
as Sir Archibald Morton
Fritz Rasp
as Froyant
Eddi Arent
as Sergeant Haggett
Ulrich Beiger
as Leslie Osborne
Richard Lauffen
as Felix Marles
Thomas Alder
as Jack Beardmore
Erica Beer
as Mrs. Carlyle
Edith Mill
as Lady Doringham
Jürgen Roland
as Polizist
Friedrich Schütter
as Double von Der rote Kreis
Key crew
Directed by Jürgen Roland, written by Egon Eis, Wolfgang Menge and Edgar Wallace, produced by Preben Philipsen.
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The Red Circle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Red Circle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Circle online?
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The Red Circle (1960) 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 The Red Circle?
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The main cast of The Red Circle (1960) includes Klausjürgen Wussow, Renate Ewert, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Fritz Rasp and Eddi Arent. The film was directed by Jürgen Roland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Circle released?
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The Red Circle was released on March 2, 1960 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Red Circle worth watching?
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The Red Circle (1960) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.