BREAK IN THE CIRCLE is another plodding thriller from the studio that would become world-renowned as Hammer Films later in the decade. This Michael Carreras-produced effort was directed by the usually reliable Val Guest, and features imported American star Forrest Tucker as a ship's captain who is tasked with rescuing a top scientist from East Germany. The usual low-rent spy shenanigans ensue, with chases and fights with Russian agents, impersonators, and some low key romance. The story typically offers some interesting performances from those in support such as Marne Maitland, Reginald Beckwith, Guy Middleton and Eric Pohlmann, but Tucker looks bored and despite the outdoorsy locations this feels low budget and drawn out to the nth degree.
Review of Break in the Circle
