The Circle
1970, Portuguese. Directed by António da Cunha Telles.
A look at the urban society of the seventies. The story of Marta a young and pretty girl, who leaves her husband to search for her true identity. She doesn't quite know what she wants, but at least she knows what she's escaping from. Soon she encounters financial difficulties and finds herself involved with shady characters, a situation that leads to a mysterious murder. The net closes around her.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- António da Cunha TellesDirector
- Maria CabralMarta
- Miguel FrancoVitor Lopes, the smuggler
- Ruy de CarvalhoDr. Alves, the boss
- Óscar CruzRui, the photographer
- Zita Duarteairline employee, the colleague
- Mário JacquesCarlos, the husband
- David HudsonBob, the lover
- Lia Gamaboutique owner
- Armando CortezEng. Machado, the customer
- Pedro EfePublicity Agency Worker (uncredited)
- Adelaide JoãoAlves' Concierge (uncredited)
- Ana Maria LucasPublicity Agency Worker (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 14 October 1970
- Original title
- O Cerco
- Country
- Portugal
- Written by
- António da Cunha Telles
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The Circle runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
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What movies are like The Circle?
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Who directed The Circle?
The Circle (1970) was directed by António da Cunha Telles and stars Maria Cabral, Miguel Franco, Ruy de Carvalho.