Circle of Two
“Theirs was a love against all odds.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Tatum O'Neal
Sarah Norton
Richard Burton
Ashley St. Clair
Norma Dell'Agnese
Ruspoli
Donann Cavin
Smitty
Elan Ross Gibson
Gym Teacher
Maggie Morris
Music Teacher
Larry Ewashen
Men at the Cinema
Robin Gammell
Mr. Norton
Patricia Collins
Mrs. Norton
Michael Wincott
Paul
Daisy White
School Secretary
George Bourne Sr.
Old Man
Bibi Caspari
Mime
Gordon Jocelyn
Antiquary
Brendan McKane
Man at the Terrace
A. Frank Ruffo
Man at the Terrace
Morison Bock
Man at the Terrace
Yanka Van Der Kolk
Art Gallery Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Hedley Jr., Marie-Terese Baird
- Original Score
- Bernard Hoffer
- Original Title
- Circle of Two
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Film Consortium of Canada, Milton Zyrman Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Thomas Hedley Jr., Marie-Terese Baird
Bernard Hoffer
Laszlo George
David Nicholson
William T. Marshall, Henk Van der Kolk
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Hedley Jr.
Writer
Jules Dassin
Director
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Laszlo George
Director of Photography
François De Lucy
Production Design
Bernard Hoffer
Original Music Composer
Henk Van der Kolk
Producer
David Nicholson
Editor
Claude Bonnière
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circle of Two
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circle of Two about?
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.
Who directed Circle of Two?
Circle of Two was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Circle of Two?
The principal cast of Circle of Two includes Tatum O'Neal, Richard Burton, Norma Dell'Agnese, Donann Cavin, Elan Ross Gibson.
When was Circle of Two released and how long is it?
Circle of Two was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Circle of Two?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circle of Two was composed by Bernard Hoffer.
Is Circle of Two based on a book or true story?
Circle of Two is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marie-Terese Baird".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circle of Two?
Circle of Two holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).