The Crooked Circle(1957)
A THIRILLING BATTLE ... for love and life between a two-fisted champ and the crooked underworld!
The Crooked Circle Synopsis
A young prizefighter finds himself being squeezed on all sides to throw a fight.
The Crooked Circle (1957) is a drama film directed by Joseph Kane, released on November 11, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars John Smith, Fay Spain, Steve Brodie and Don Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Kane
- Writers:
- Jack Townley
- Cinematographer:
- Jack A. Marta
- Production:
- Ventura Pictures Corporation, Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Crooked Circle Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Smith
as Tommy Kelly
Fay Spain
as Carol Smith
Steve Brodie
as Ken Cooper
Don Kelly
as Joe Kelly
Robert Armstrong
as Al Taylor
John Doucette
as Larry Ellis
Philip Van Zandt
as Max Maxwell
Richard Karlan
as Sam Lattimer
- Robert Swan
Robert Swan
as Carl
Don Haggerty
as Adams
Peter Mamakos
as Nick
Ben Welden
as Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Kane, written by Jack Townley.
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The Crooked Circle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Crooked Circle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Crooked Circle online?
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Who stars in The Crooked Circle?
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The main cast of The Crooked Circle (1957) includes John Smith, Fay Spain, Steve Brodie, Don Kelly and Robert Armstrong. The film was directed by Joseph Kane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Crooked Circle released?
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The Crooked Circle was released on November 11, 1957 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Crooked Circle worth watching?
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The Crooked Circle (1957) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.