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The Vicious Circle

NR19481h 17mW. Lee Wilder
IMDb 5.8

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"Break it... or be broken!"

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.

Crime
HungaryMurderOil

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What is The Vicious Circle (1948) 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 stars in The Vicious Circle?

The Vicious Circle stars Conrad Nagel (Karl Nemesch), Fritz Kortner (Joseph Schwartz), Reinhold Schünzel (Baron Arady), Philip Van Zandt (Calomar Balog), Lyle Talbot (Miller). The film was directed by W. Lee Wilder.

How long is The Vicious Circle?

The Vicious Circle has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1948. It is rated NR.

Is The Vicious Circle worth watching?

The Vicious Circle holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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