Circle of Two
1981, English. Directed by Jules Dassin.
Theirs was a love against all odds.
In Toronto, 15-year-old aspirant writer Sarah Norton meets 60-year-old painter Ashley St. Clair in a cafeteria while hiding from her stalker boyfriend. Ashley hasn't painted for ten years. He agrees to read Sarah's poems. They start seeing each other at his studio and Sarah falls in love with him, but Ashley does not reciprocate her feelings.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Jules DassinDirector
- Tatum O'NealSarah Norton
- Richard BurtonAshley St. Clair
- Norma Dell'AgneseRuspoli
- Donann CavinSmitty
- Elan Ross GibsonGym Teacher
- Maggie MorrisMusic Teacher
- Larry EwashenMen at the Cinema
- Robin GammellMr. Norton
- Patricia CollinsMrs. Norton
- Michael WincottPaul
- Daisy WhiteSchool Secretary
- George Bourne Sr.Old Man
Details
- Released
- 7 May 1981
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Thomas Hedley Jr.
- Budget
- $6M
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What Circle of Two is based on
Circle of Two is adapted from a novel.
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Circle of Two runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Circle of Two is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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What movies are like Circle of Two?
If you liked Circle of Two, try Turtles All the Way Down, Labor Day, After.
Who directed Circle of Two?
Circle of Two (1981) was directed by Jules Dassin and stars Tatum O'Neal, Richard Burton, Norma Dell'Agnese.
What is Circle of Two based on?
Circle of Two is adapted from a novel.