Daredevils of the Red Circle (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Daredevils of the Red Circle is an action and crime film directed by William Witney, running about 211 minutes. “A FIEND MENACES A CITY'S THOUSANDS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Escaped Prisoner 39013 impersonates the rich and influential Horace Granville, allowing him to create a variety of disasters. Fortunately, he is thwarted repeatedly by three daring circus daredevils.
Who’s in it. Daredevils of the Red Circle stars Charles Middleton as 39013, Charles Quigley as Gene Townley, Bruce Bennett as Tiny Dawson and David Sharpe as Bert Knowles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Daredevils of the Red Circle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daredevils of the Red Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daredevils of the Red Circle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daredevils of the Red Circle (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daredevils of the Red Circle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daredevils of the Red Circle worth watching?
- Daredevils of the Red Circle holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daredevils of the Red Circle?
- Daredevils of the Red Circle stars Charles Middleton, Charles Quigley, Bruce Bennett, David Sharpe and Carole Landis.
- When was Daredevils of the Red Circle released?
- Daredevils of the Red Circle was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 211 minutes.