The Red Circle
1960, German. Directed by Jürgen Roland.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jürgen RolandDirector
- Klausjürgen WussowDerrick Yale
- Renate EwertThalia Drummond
- Ernst Fritz FürbringerSir Archibald Morton
- Fritz RaspFroyant
- Eddi ArentSergeant Haggett
- Ulrich BeigerLeslie Osborne
- Richard LauffenFelix Marles
- Thomas AlderJack Beardmore
- Erica BeerMrs. Carlyle
- Edith MillLady Doringham
- Jürgen RolandPolizist
- Friedrich SchütterDouble von Der rote Kreis
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1960
- Original title
- Der rote Kreis
- Country
- Denmark, Germany
- Written by
- Egon Eis, Wolfgang Menge
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The Red Circle: quick answers
What should I watch before The Red Circle?
Watch Fellowship of the Frog (1959) first.
What comes after The Red Circle?
Next in the series: The Avenger (1960), Creature with the Blue Hand (1967), and The College Girl Murders (1967).
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How long is The Red Circle?
The Red Circle runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Red Circle on?
The Red Circle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Red Circle?
If you liked The Red Circle, try The Seven-Ups, Nick of Time, The Parts You Lose.
Who directed The Red Circle?
The Red Circle (1960) was directed by Jürgen Roland and stars Klausjürgen Wussow, Renate Ewert, Ernst Fritz Fürbringer.