The Ringer (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1952, The Ringer is a crime and mystery film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. An underhand solicitor receives threatening notes, and the police are called in to protect him.
Who’s in it. The Ringer stars Herbert Lom as Maurice Meister, Donald Wolfit as Dr. Lomond, Mai Zetterling as Lisa and Greta Gynt as Cora Ann Milton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ringer (1952)?
- 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 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ringer?
- The Ringer stars Herbert Lom, Donald Wolfit, Mai Zetterling, Greta Gynt and William Hartnell.
- When was The Ringer released?
- The Ringer was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.