The Vicious Circle (1957)
The unnerving English crime film
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.
Director: Gerald Thomas
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: September 1, 1957
Cast
- John Mills - Dr. Howard Latimer
- Derek Farr - Kenneth Palmer
- Noelle Middleton - Laura James
- Wilfrid Hyde-White - Maj. Harrington aka Robert Brady
- Roland Culver - Detective Inspector Dane
- Mervyn Johns - Dr. George Kimber
- Rène Ray - Mrs. Ambler
- Lionel Jeffries - Geoffrey Windsor
- Lisa Daniely - Frieda Veldon
- David Williams - The Detective Sergeant
Screenplay
- Francis Durbridge (Screenplay)
Music: Stanley Black
Cinematography: Otto Heller
Editing: Peter Boita
Production: Beaconsfield Productions, Romulus Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets
Keywords
film noir, murder, london airport
More Films by Director: Gerald Thomas
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vicious Circle about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Vicious Circle?
- The Vicious Circle was directed by Gerald Thomas.
- Who stars in The Vicious Circle?
- The Vicious Circle stars John Mills, Derek Farr, Noelle Middleton, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Roland Culver, Mervyn Johns.
- How long is The Vicious Circle?
- The Vicious Circle has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Vicious Circle?
- The Vicious Circle is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Vicious Circle produced?
- The Vicious Circle was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Vicious Circle?
- The themes of The Vicious Circle include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.