The Crooked Circle
“A THIRILLING BATTLE ... for love and life between a two-fisted champ and the crooked underworld!”
Synopsis
A young prizefighter finds himself being squeezed on all sides to throw a fight.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Townley
- Original Title
- The Crooked Circle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Ventura Pictures Corporation, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Jack Townley
Jack A. Marta
Frederic Knudtson
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Kane
Director
Jack Townley
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crooked Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crooked Circle about?
A young prizefighter finds himself being squeezed on all sides to throw a fight.
Who directed The Crooked Circle?
The Crooked Circle was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Crooked Circle?
The principal cast of The Crooked Circle includes John Smith, Fay Spain, Steve Brodie, Don Kelly, Robert Armstrong.
When was The Crooked Circle released and how long is it?
The Crooked Circle was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crooked Circle?
The Crooked Circle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).