The Ringer (1952): Cast & Plot
The Ringer is a 1952 mystery crime film directed by Guy Hamilton, starring Herbert Lom as Maurice Meister, Norman Wooland and Charles Victor. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ringer About?
The premise of The Ringer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An underhand solicitor receives threatening notes, and the police are called in to protect him.
The Ringer Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- attempt to commit murder
- murder
- lie
- doctor
- fear
- electricity
- impersonation
- friendship
- husband wife relationship
- police protection
- revenge
- master of disguise
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- cockney
- crooked lawyer
- based on play
The Ringer Cast & Characters
Herbert Lom leads the cast as Maurice Meister, with Norman Wooland as Inspector Bliss and Charles Victor as Inspector Wembury. Directed by Guy Hamilton; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Guy Hamilton
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Herbert Lom as Maurice Meister - Norman Wooland as Inspector Bliss
- Charles Victor as Inspector Wembury
- Greta Gynt as Cora Ann Milton
Also Starring in The Ringer
· 10 more- Donald Wolfit Dr. Lomond
- Mai Zetterling Lisa
- Denholm Elliott John Lemley
- Dora Bryan Mrs. Hackett
- William Hartnell Sam Hackett
- Walter Fitzgerald Commissioner
- Edward Chapman Stranger
- John Stuart Gardener
- Campbell Singer Station Sergeant Carter
- John Slater Bell
The Ringer Plot Summary
What happens in The Ringer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maurice Meister, a sly and unscrupulous solicitor, begins receiving threatening notes from a shadowy figure who calls himself The Ringer. The Ringer is actually Henry Arthur Milton, a master of disguise, whose sister has been found drowned and whom he blames on Meister. Chief Inspector Bliss, who has just returned from New York to Scotland Yard, teams up with Inspector Wembury to monitor the Deptford case as they shadow the pair.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ringer, scene by scene
Cars in The Ringer
10 cars on screen, including the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster W29 and the 1938 Wolseley 16/65.
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1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Spezial Roadster W29 Important role -
1938 Wolseley 16/65 Important role -
1947 Buick Super Minor role -
1938 Ford V8 Minor role
The Ringer Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Edgar Wallace - Der Würger kommt um Mitternacht” and “Der Würger kommt um Mitternacht”.
- Also known as
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- Edgar Wallace - Der Würger kommt um Mitternacht
- Der Würger kommt um Mitternacht
- L'uomo dai cento volti
- 圈套
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The Ringer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ringer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ringer?
The Ringer runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Ringer released?
The Ringer was released on November 24, 1952.
Who directed The Ringer?
The Ringer was directed by Guy Hamilton.
More films by Guy Hamilton Who is in the cast of The Ringer?
The Ringer stars Herbert Lom as Maurice Meister, Norman Wooland as Inspector Bliss and Charles Victor as Inspector Wembury, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Ringer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ringer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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