The Red Circle
Der rote Kreis
Synopsis
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.
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Klausjürgen Wussow
Derrick Yale
Renate Ewert
Thalia Drummond
Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
Sir Archibald Morton
Fritz Rasp
Froyant
Eddi Arent
Sergeant Haggett
Ulrich Beiger
Leslie Osborne
Richard Lauffen
Felix Marles
Thomas Alder
Jack Beardmore
Erica Beer
Mrs. Carlyle
Edith Mill
Lady Doringham
Jürgen Roland
Polizist
Friedrich Schütter
Double von Der rote Kreis
Karl-Georg Saebisch
Chefinspector Parr
Panos Papadopulos
Matrose Selby
Heinz Klevenow
Alfred Schlageter
Albert Watson
Karl-Heinz Peters
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jürgen Roland
- Screenplay & Story
- Egon Eis, Wolfgang Menge
- Original Score
- Willy Mattes
- Original Title
- Der rote Kreis
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Rialto-Film Preben Philipsen A/S, Constantin Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jürgen Roland
Egon Eis, Wolfgang Menge, Edgar Wallace
Willy Mattes
Heinz Pehlke
Margot Jahn
Preben Philipsen
Department Leadership Roster
Jürgen Roland
Director
Egon Eis
Screenplay
Wolfgang Menge
Screenplay
Preben Philipsen
Producer
Willy Mattes
Original Music Composer
Heinz Pehlke
Director of Photography
Margot Jahn
Editor
Erik Aaes
Production Design
Lilo Hagen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Red Circle 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 directed The Red Circle?
The Red Circle was directed by Jürgen Roland.
Who stars in The Red Circle?
The principal cast of The Red Circle includes Klausjürgen Wussow, Renate Ewert, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Fritz Rasp, Eddi Arent.
When was The Red Circle released and how long is it?
The Red Circle was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Circle was composed by Willy Mattes.
Is The Red Circle based on a book or true story?
The Red Circle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Circle?
The Red Circle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).