The Narrowing Circle

POLICE DRAGNET CLOSES IN ON A KILLER!

Genres

CrimeThrillerDramaRomance

OverView

A journalist is framed for the murder of a rival and has to prove his innocence, whatever the cost.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

66 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

29 February 1956

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Paul Carpenter

Dave Nelson

Hazel Court

Rosemary Speed

Russell Napier

Sir Henry Dimmock

Ferdy Mayne

Bill Strayte

June Ashley

Christy Freeman

Paula Byrne

Laura Martin

Trevor Reid

Inspector Crambo

Basil Dignam

George Pacey

Ronnie Stevens

Jimmy

Alan Robinson

Parker

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