The Vicious Circle
1957, English. Directed by Gerald Thomas.
The unnerving English crime film
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gerald ThomasDirector
- John MillsDr. Howard Latimer
- Derek FarrKenneth Palmer
- Noelle MiddletonLaura James
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteMaj. Harrington aka Robert Brady
- Roland CulverDetective Inspector Dane
- Mervyn JohnsDr. George Kimber
- Rène RayMrs. Ambler
- Lionel JeffriesGeoffrey Windsor
- Lisa DanielyFrieda Veldon
- David WilliamsThe Detective Sergeant
- Diana LambertLatimer's Office Nurse
- Hal OsmondJoe - Golf Caddy
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Francis Durbridge
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How long is The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Vicious Circle have a post-credits scene?
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The Vicious Circle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Vicious Circle is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Vicious Circle on?
The Vicious Circle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1957. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vicious Circle?
If you liked The Vicious Circle, try The Glass Key, The Mirror Crack'd, The Seven-Ups.
Who directed The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle (1957) was directed by Gerald Thomas and stars John Mills, Derek Farr, Noelle Middleton.