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The Vicious Circle (1957)

NR · 1957-09-01 · 1h 24m · EN
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The unnerving English crime film

When Dr. Howard Latimer finds the German actress whom he had just met at the London Airport murdered in his flat, he is led into a world of murder, blackmail, and a fake passport scam.

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Gerald ThomasDirector

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John MillsJohn MillsDr. Howard LatimerDerek FarrDerek FarrKenneth PalmerNoelle MiddletonNoelle MiddletonLaura JamesWilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteMaj. Harrington aka Robert BradyRoland CulverRoland CulverDetective Inspector DaneMervyn JohnsMervyn JohnsDr. George KimberRené RayRené RayMrs. AmblerLionel JeffriesLionel JeffriesGeoffrey WindsorLisa DanielyLisa DanielyFrieda VeldonDavid WilliamsDavid WilliamsThe Detective SergeantDiana LambertDiana LambertLatimer's Office NurseHal OsmondHal OsmondJoe - Golf Caddy

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MurderNoirLondon airportFilm noir

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Genre affinityThriller · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityMurder · Noir · London AirportNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNoir · Film NoirPacingShortDirector preference323577

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Frequently asked questions about The Vicious Circle

What is The Vicious Circle about?

When Dr. Howard Latimer finds the German actress whom he had just met at the London Airport murdered in his flat, he is led into a world of murder, blackmail, and a fake passport scam.

How long is The Vicious Circle?

The Vicious Circle has a runtime of 84 minutes.