Love Circle
Metti, una sera a cena
Synopsis
A liberal-thinking author watches his wife as she attempts to seduce his best friend at a dinner party. She ends up taking on another man as well, and the writer has an affair with the another dinner guest. Soon the three men and two women are entangled in a confusing series of partner-swapping sex sprees where everyone's morals are challenged in the wake of the sexual revolution.
Top Cast
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Jean-Louis Trintignant
Michele
Florinda Bolkan
Nina
Lino Capolicchio
Ric
Tony Musante
Max
Annie Girardot
Giovana
Silvia Monti
Actress at Press Conference
Adriana Asti
Stepdaughter
Titina Maselli
Mother
Ferdinando Scarfiotti
Son
Nora Ricci
1st Actress
Mariano Rigillo
Comedian
Antonio Jaia
Young Actor
Enrica Bonaccorti
Young actress playing Pirandello
Augusta Di Vincenzi
Reporter at party (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Carunchio, Dario Argento, Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Metti, una sera a cena
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Red Film, San Marco
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
Carlo Carunchio, Dario Argento, Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
Ennio Morricone
Tonino Delli Colli
Franco Arcalli
Marina Cicogna, Giovanni Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Marina Cicogna
Producer
Giovanni Bertolucci
Producer
Carlo Carunchio
Screenplay
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Franco Arcalli
Editor
Giulio Coltellacci
Production Design
Dario Argento
Screenplay
Giuseppe Patroni Griffi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love Circle about?
A liberal-thinking author watches his wife as she attempts to seduce his best friend at a dinner party. She ends up taking on another man as well, and the writer has an affair with the another dinner guest. Soon the three men and two women are entangled in a confusing series of partner-swapping sex sprees where everyone's morals are challenged in the wake of the sexual revolution.
Who directed Love Circle?
Love Circle was directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi.
Who stars in Love Circle?
The principal cast of Love Circle includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Florinda Bolkan, Lino Capolicchio, Tony Musante, Annie Girardot.
When was Love Circle released and how long is it?
Love Circle was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Circle was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Circle?
Love Circle holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).