The Red Circle

(1960)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
92 minutes
IMDb Rating:
6.2/10 (910 votes)
Genres:
Thriller Crime
Countries:
West Germany, Denmark
Spoken Languages:
deu
Plot

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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External IDs
IMDb ID:
tt0053228
Product Information
Product ID:
16945
Type:
Movie
Created:
Oct 11, 2025 18:53
Updated:
Jun 08, 2026 21:47
Release Dates
West Germany
Mar 02, 1960
Stuttgart
Denmark
Aug 22, 1960
Finland
Feb 24, 1961
Alternative Titles
El círculo de la muerte
Argentina
Scotland Yard contre cercle rouge
Belgium, fra
O Círculo Vermelho
Brazil