The Vicious Circle (1948)

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The Vicious Circle (1948) poster

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.

Director: W. Lee Wilder
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Paul Dessau
Cinematography: George Robinson
Editing: Asa Boyd Clark
Original Language: en

Keywords

hungary, murder, oil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Vicious Circle about?
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.
Who directed The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
Who stars in The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle stars Conrad Nagel, Fritz Kortner, Reinhold Schünzel, Philip Van Zandt, Lyle Talbot, Edwin Maxwell.
How long is The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle is a Crime film.