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The Vicious Circle (1948)

Movie ★ 5.8 77 min

Crime

In Hungary, a rich baron discovers that there are extensive oil deposits underneath nearby properties owned by villagers. He manages to convince all the property owners to sell to him, except for a few properties owned by Jewish families. Infuriated at their refusal to sell to him, he attempts, with the help of some corrupt local police, to have the men charged with the murder of a local woman, who in reality actually committed suicide.

W. Lee Wilder Director Guy Endore Writer Heinz Herald Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 21, 1948
Runtime
77 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0040941

Themes

Cast

Conrad Nagel Conrad Nagel Karl Nemesch Fritz Kortner Fritz Kortner Joseph Schwartz Reinhold Schünzel Reinhold Schünzel Baron Arady Philip Van Zandt Philip Van Zandt Calomar Balog Lyle Talbot Lyle Talbot Miller Edwin Maxwell Edwin Maxwell Presiding Judge Frank Ferguson Frank Ferguson Stark Lester Dorr Lester Dorr Andreas Molnar Mary Lou Harrington Anna Tamashy David Bauer David Bauer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Vicious Circle about?
In Hungary, a rich baron discovers that there are extensive oil deposits underneath nearby properties owned by villagers. He manages to convince all the property owners to sell to him, except for a few properties owned by Jewish families. Infuriated at their refusal to sell to him, he attempts, with the help of some corrupt local police, to have the men charged with the murder of a local woman, who in reality actually committed suicide.
Who directed The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
Who stars in The Vicious Circle?
The Vicious Circle stars Conrad Nagel, Fritz Kortner, Reinhold Schünzel, Philip Van Zandt.
When was The Vicious Circle released?
The Vicious Circle is a 1948 crime film.
Where can I watch The Vicious Circle?
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