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Circle of Two

Circle of Two

Theirs was a love against all odds.

19814.51h 46m

Overview

A 60-year-old artist shares a secret, platonic romance with a 16-year-old girl.

Directed by Jules Dassin
Written by Thomas Hedley Jr., Marie-Terese Baird
Produced by Henk Van der Kolk
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Top Cast

Tatum O'Neal

Tatum O'Neal

Sarah Norton

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Ashley St. Clair

Norma Dell'Agnese

Norma Dell'Agnese

Ruspoli

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Donann Cavin

Smitty

Elan Ross Gibson

Elan Ross Gibson

Gym Teacher

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Maggie Morris

Music Teacher

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Larry Ewashen

Men at the Cinema

Robin Gammell

Robin Gammell

Mr. Norton

Patricia Collins

Patricia Collins

Mrs. Norton

Michael Wincott

Michael Wincott

Paul

About Circle of Two

Circle of Two is a drama, romance film released in 1981. Directed by Jules Dassin, it stars Tatum O'Neal, Richard Burton, Norma Dell'Agnese. A 60-year-old artist shares a secret, platonic romance with a 16-year-old girl.

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