The Narrowing Circle

The Narrowing Circle

POLICE DRAGNET CLOSES IN ON A KILLER!

1956 · 66 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime, Thriller, Drama, Romance

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

Directed by Charles Saunders · Written by Doreen Montgomery

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