The Circle (1970): Cast
The Circle is a 1970 drama directed by António da Cunha Telles, starring Maria Cabral as Marta, Mário Jacques and Adelaide João. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- António da Cunha Telles
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Cinenovo Filmes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Circle About?
The premise of The Circle without spoilers.
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s urban life, the film follows Marta, a beautiful young woman who abandons her husband in search of her true identity. Uncertain of her desires, she knows only what she wishes to escape. Financial strain draws her into a circle of dubious acquaintances, culminating in a mysterious murder that tightens the net around her.
The Circle Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- yacht
- television within film
- smuggler
- slot machine
- skating
- river
- play within film
- photo model
- miniskirt
- literature
- hot pants
- frogman
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- ferry boat
- advertising agency
The Circle Cast & Characters
Maria Cabral leads the cast as Marta, with Mário Jacques as Carlos, the husband and Adelaide João as Alves' Concierge (uncredited). Directed by António da Cunha Telles; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director António da Cunha Telles
- Maria Cabral as Marta
- Mário Jacques as Carlos, the husband
- Adelaide João as Alves' Concierge (uncredited)
- Pedro Efe as Publicity Agency Worker (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Circle
· 11 more- Ruy de Carvalho Dr. Alves, the boss
- Zita Duarte airline employee, the colleague
- Lia Gama boutique owner
- Miguel Franco Vitor Lopes, the smuggler
- Manuela Maria Suzette
- Eusébio Themselves
- Armando Cortez Eng. Machado, the customer
- Óscar Cruz Rui, the photographer
- Ana Maria Lucas Publicity Agency Worker (uncredited)
- David Hudson Bob, the lover
- Ruy de Matos Stage Director
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The Circle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Circle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Circle?
The Circle runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Circle released?
The Circle was released on October 14, 1970.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by António da Cunha Telles.
More films by António da Cunha Telles Who is in the cast of The Circle?
The Circle stars Maria Cabral as Marta, Mário Jacques as Carlos, the husband and Adelaide João as Alves' Concierge (uncredited), among 15 credited actors.
Does The Circle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Circle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Circle in?
The original language of The Circle is Portuguese.
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