The Red Circle (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1960, The Red Circle is a thriller and crime film directed by Jürgen Roland, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A strange, red circle appears on the neck of a man saved from the guillotine. What is its mysterious meaning? Tragically, it turns out to be something of a family curse, as each generation thereafter bears the same sign, which in turn leads to blackmail and murder.
Who’s in it. The Red Circle stars Klausjürgen Wussow as Derrick Yale, Renate Ewert as Thalia Drummond, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer as Sir Archibald Morton and Fritz Rasp as Froyant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Red Circle 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 Red Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Circle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Circle (1960)?
- In US, The Red Circle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Circle worth watching?
- The Red Circle holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Red Circle?
- The Red Circle stars Klausjürgen Wussow, Renate Ewert, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Fritz Rasp and Eddi Arent.
- When was The Red Circle released?
- The Red Circle was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.