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Jochen Brockmann
Georgi Dimitrow
Erika Dunkelmann
Marta, seine Frau
Horst Naumann
Paul, sein Sohn
Irma Münch
Herta Ring, Journalistin
Fred Delmare
Marinus van der Lubbe
Hans-Peter Thielen
Graf Helldorf
Horst Koch
Hermann Göring
Albert Garbe
Ernst Röhm, Stabschef der SA
Peter Herden
Ernst, Gruppenführer der SA
Harry Hindemith
Walter Rottstock, Metallarbeiter
Herbert Köfer
Theo Neubauer
Hans Rose
Kurt Steingraf
Gerry Wolff
Ernst Kahler
Siegfried Weiß
Rolf Ludwig
Wolf Goette
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Ballhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Ballhaus, Hedda Zinner
- Original Score
- Günter Klück
- Original Title
- Der Teufelskreis
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Ballhaus
Carl Ballhaus, Hedda Zinner
Günter Klück
Ursula Kahlbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Ballhaus
Director
Ursula Kahlbaum
Editor
Carl Ballhaus
Writer
Hedda Zinner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vicious Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vicious Circle about?
Shortly after the seizure of power by Adolf Hitler at the beginning of 1933, preparations were underway to silence the members of the socialist and communist parties.
Who directed Vicious Circle?
Vicious Circle was directed by Carl Ballhaus.
Who stars in Vicious Circle?
The principal cast of Vicious Circle includes Jochen Brockmann, Erika Dunkelmann, Horst Naumann, Irma Münch, Fred Delmare.
When was Vicious Circle released and how long is it?
Vicious Circle was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Vicious Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vicious Circle was composed by Günter Klück.