Movie: The Vicious Circle

Top 10 Billed Cast

John Mills
John Mills

Dr. Howard Latimer

Derek Farr
Derek Farr

Kenneth Palmer

Noelle Middleton
Noelle Middleton

Laura James

Wilfrid Hyde-White
Wilfrid Hyde-White

Maj. Harrington aka Robert Brady

Roland Culver
Roland Culver

Detective Inspector Dane

Mervyn Johns
Mervyn Johns

Dr. George Kimber

Rène Ray
Rène Ray

Mrs. Ambler

Lionel Jeffries
Lionel Jeffries

Geoffrey Windsor

Lisa Daniely
Lisa Daniely

Frieda Veldon

David Williams
David Williams

The Detective Sergeant

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1957-09-01

  • Average

    6.4

  • Rating:

    3.2 starts
  • Tagline

    The unnerving English crime film

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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