Ring of Fear (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, Ring of Fear is a drama and mystery film directed by James Edward Grant, running about 93 minutes. “MICKEY SPILLANE'S KIND OF ACTION, WOMEN and EXCITEMENT...AND THE EXCITEMENT OF THE CIRCUS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mystery writer Mickey Spillane tries to help Clyde Beatty deal with a plot to sabotage his circus.
Who’s in it. Ring of Fear stars Clyde Beatty as Clyde Beatty, Mickey Spillane as Mickey Spillane, Pat O'Brien as Frank Wallace and Sean McClory as Dublin O'Malley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ring of Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ring of Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ring of Fear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ring of Fear (1954)?
- In US, Ring of Fear is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ring of Fear worth watching?
- Ring of Fear holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ring of Fear?
- Ring of Fear stars Clyde Beatty, Mickey Spillane, Pat O'Brien, Sean McClory and Marian Carr.
- When was Ring of Fear released?
- Ring of Fear was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.