The Ringer (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1964, The Ringer is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Alfred Vohrer, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The sister of a famous, but as yet uncaught, criminal named The Hexer is murdered. Inspector Higgins of Scotland Yard believes that The Hexer will surface to take his revenge on his sister's killers, and plans to set a trap to finally capture him. However, soon bodies start piling up, and it looks as if The Hexer may get away yet again.
Who’s in it. The Ringer stars Joachim Fuchsberger as Inspektor Bryan Edgar Higgins, Heinz Drache as James W. Wesby, Sophie Hardy as Elise and Siegfried Lowitz as Inspektor Warren / Henry Arthur Milton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Ringer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ringer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ringer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ringer (1964)?
- In US, The Ringer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ringer worth watching?
- The Ringer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ringer?
- The Ringer stars Joachim Fuchsberger, Heinz Drache, Sophie Hardy, Siegfried Lowitz and Margot Trooger.
- When was The Ringer released?
- The Ringer was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.