The Vicious Circle(1957)
The unnerving English crime film
The Vicious Circle Synopsis
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.
The Vicious Circle (1957) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Gerald Thomas, released on September 1, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars John Mills, Derek Farr, Noelle Middleton and Wilfrid Hyde-White. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerald Thomas
- Writers:
- Francis Durbridge
- Producers:
- Peter Rogers
- Cinematographer:
- Otto Heller
- Composer:
- Stanley Black
- Production:
- Beaconsfield Productions, Romulus Films
- Status:
- Released
The Vicious Circle Cast & Crew
Main 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
David Williams
as The Detective Sergeant
- Diana Lambert
Diana Lambert
as Latimer's Office Nurse
Hal Osmond
as Joe - Golf Caddy
Key crew
Directed by Gerald Thomas, written by Francis Durbridge, produced by Peter Rogers.
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The Vicious Circle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 21 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 (1957) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 (1957) includes John Mills, Derek Farr, Noelle Middleton, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Roland Culver. The film was directed by Gerald Thomas. 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 September 1, 1957 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Vicious Circle worth watching?
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The Vicious Circle (1957) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.