Vicious Circle
- Episódio foi ao ar 14 de abr. de 1957
- TV-14
- 30 min
Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaA hired killer reluctantly sets out to kill his own girlfriend as ordered by his crime boss, a man who won't tolerate failure.A hired killer reluctantly sets out to kill his own girlfriend as ordered by his crime boss, a man who won't tolerate failure.A hired killer reluctantly sets out to kill his own girlfriend as ordered by his crime boss, a man who won't tolerate failure.
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- CuriosidadesLast role of Mickey Kuhn. Additionally, his two previous roles were also for Alfred Hitchcock Presents in back-to-back showings, all in the same season: The End of Indian Summer (1957) and One for the Road (1957).
- Erros de gravaçãoMr. Williams says that Christmas is the day after tomorrow, so it is December 23rd when he gives Manny a job to complete. In a later scene, he says it has been a week since their last discussion, therefore, it must be December 30th. In this scene, Mr. Williams says that New Years Eve is a few days away when it is actually the next day.
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Vincent Williams: People with rash ideas must be put away for their own good.
Manny Coe: I don't get it.
Vincent Williams: Really, Manny. Come now, you're not that naïve.
Manny Coe: But she loves me, Mr. Williams.
Vincent Williams: That's the beauty of it. To triumph over that little impediment of love. And after it's done, Manny, think of the elation. Free from emotional annoyances.
- Trilhas sonorasFuneral March of a Marionette
Written by Charles Gounod
"Vicious Circle" is a less than promising start for Henreid's 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' and is a disappointing episode on the whole. Especially after being so blown away by the previous episode "One More Mile to Go", which was one of the best of the series whereas this was an undistinguished middling effort. It starts off great, but unfortunately goes downhill quite quickly and the rest of "Vicious Circle" doesn't live up to the opening's quality (the ending for example being the complete opposite).
The best thing about "Vicious Circle" is the opening, which is extremely effectively gritty and atmospheric. Not far behind is the suitably moody photography, with some nice stylish shots that show a higher budget than most episodes. The audio haunts and the theme music is some of the best use of pre existing music in television.
Furthermore, the supporting cast do well. The best performance coming from George Macready, effectively sinister. The bookending is suitably ironic.
Dick York for me however came over as out of his depth, the role required a grittier and more intense presence than what he gives. Here he came over as anaemic and one dimensional. His character is not as interesting as the synopsis indicated, very little complex or rootable here and too much of one shade. The script lacks tautness and can ramble, also leaving character motivations (especially the big one that is heavily centered around) too vague.
Moreover, the story doesn't contain that many surprises and is lacking in tension and suspense, atmosphere wise excepting the opening it's bland, too safe and needed a tighter pace. The showdown is agreed awkwardly staged and nothing really stands out about Henreid's direction. Worst of all is the ending, which is a damp squib anti-climax introduced too late and is incredibly predictable.
Watchable for completest sake but pretty forgettable. 5/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- 13 de jul. de 2022
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