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A family curse marked by a mysterious red circle leads to generations of blackmail and murder.

THE RED CIRCLE

1960 · 01:30:00 · NR · Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

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.

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What is The Red Circle about?

The Red Circle is a 1960 Danish crime, drama, and thriller film directed by Jürgen Roland about a family cursed with a mysterious red mark that entangles them in blackmail and murder.

Details & Specs
Director
Jürgen Roland
Writers
Egon Eis, Wolfgang Menge, Edgar Wallace
Release
1960
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Denmark
Language
German
Also Known As
Edgar Wallace - Der rote Kreis

Why Cult

Family Curse Noir

The plot pivots on a mysterious red circle, a hereditary mark that spells doom and draws its bearers into crime.

German-Language Giallo

This neo-noir thriller channels the spirit of giallo with its shadowy intrigues, masked burglars, and criminal conspiracies.

Edgar Wallace Adaptation

Co-written by Edgar Wallace, the script brings classic British crime suspense to the continental screen.

Colorful Criminal Underworld

From nightclubs to prisoner transports, the film weaves a tapestry of organized crime, corrupt guards, and double-crosses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Red Circle about? +

The Red Circle follows a family marked by a mysterious red circle on their necks, leading to generations of blackmail and murder.

When was The Red Circle released? +

The Red Circle was released in 1960.

Who directed The Red Circle? +

The Red Circle was directed by Jürgen Roland.

How long is The Red Circle? +

The Red Circle has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Red Circle? +

The Red Circle is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Red Circle? +

The Red Circle is available to stream on SassyFlix.