The First Circle
1973, English. Directed by Aleksander Ford.
There is a special place in hell for the innocent. It is the First Circle.
The story of the life of a political prisoner in a Russian gulag. Based on the book by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Aleksander FordDirector
- Gunther MalzacherGleb Nerzhin
- Elżbieta CzyżewskaSimochka
- Peter SteenVolodin
- Vera TschechowaClara
- Ursula BlauthDotty
- Ole ErnstDoronin
- Ingolf DavidDavid
- Preben NeergaardBobynin
- Hanne BorchseniusMrs. Bobynina
- Vigga BroNadja Nerchina
- Preben Lerdorff RyeProfessor Chelnov
- Per Bentzon GoldschmidtBulatov
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1973
- Original title
- Den første kreds
- Country
- Sweden, Denmark
- Written by
- Aleksander Ford
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How long is The First Circle?
The First Circle runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The First Circle have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The First Circle on?
The First Circle isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Circle?
If you liked The First Circle, try All Day and a Night, Bronson, Adopt a Highway.
Who directed The First Circle?
The First Circle (1973) was directed by Aleksander Ford and stars Gunther Malzacher, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Peter Steen.