The Vicious Circle
“The unnerving English crime film”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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John Mills
Dr. Howard Latimer
Derek Farr
Kenneth Palmer
Noelle Middleton
Laura James
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Maj. Harrington aka Robert Brady
Roland Culver
Detective Inspector Dane
Mervyn Johns
Dr. George Kimber
Rène Ray
Mrs. Ambler
Lionel Jeffries
Geoffrey Windsor
Lisa Daniely
Frieda Veldon
David Williams
The Detective Sergeant
Diana Lambert
Latimer's Office Nurse
Hal Osmond
Joe - Golf Caddy
Gillian Moran
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Durbridge
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- The Vicious Circle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Beaconsfield Productions, Romulus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Thomas
Francis Durbridge
Stanley Black
Otto Heller
Peter Boita
Peter Rogers
Department Leadership Roster
Gerald Thomas
Director
Francis Durbridge
Screenplay
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Peter Boita
Editor
Peter Rogers
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vicious Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle was directed by Gerald Thomas.
Who stars in The Vicious Circle?
The principal cast of The Vicious Circle includes John Mills, Derek Farr, Noelle Middleton, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Roland Culver.
When was The Vicious Circle released and how long is it?
The Vicious Circle was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vicious Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vicious Circle was composed by Stanley Black.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).