The Circle
O Cerco
Synopsis
A look at the urban society of the seventies. The story of Marta a young and pretty girl, who leaves her husband to search for her true identity. She doesn't quite know what she wants, but at least she knows what she's escaping from. Soon she encounters financial difficulties and finds herself involved with shady characters, a situation that leads to a mysterious murder. The net closes around her.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Maria Cabral
Marta
Miguel Franco
Vitor Lopes, the smuggler
Ruy de Carvalho
Dr. Alves, the boss
Óscar Cruz
Rui, the photographer
Zita Duarte
airline employee, the colleague
Mário Jacques
Carlos, the husband
David Hudson
Bob, the lover
Lia Gama
boutique owner
Armando Cortez
Eng. Machado, the customer
Pedro Efe
Publicity Agency Worker (uncredited)
Adelaide João
Alves' Concierge (uncredited)
Ana Maria Lucas
Publicity Agency Worker (uncredited)
Eusébio
Self - Football Player (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ruy de Matos
Stage Director
Manuela Maria
Suzette
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- António da Cunha Telles
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Manuel Rodrigues, Gisela da Conceição, Vasco Pulido Valente, António da Cunha Telles
- Original Score
- António Victorino de Almeida
- Original Title
- O Cerco
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Cinenovo Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
António da Cunha Telles
Carlos Manuel Rodrigues, Gisela da Conceição, Vasco Pulido Valente, António da Cunha Telles
António Victorino de Almeida
Acácio de Almeida
António da Cunha Telles
Vergílio Correia, António da Cunha Telles
Department Leadership Roster
António da Cunha Telles
Director
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
António da Cunha Telles
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Circle about?
A look at the urban society of the seventies. The story of Marta a young and pretty girl, who leaves her husband to search for her true identity. She doesn't quite know what she wants, but at least she knows what she's escaping from. Soon she encounters financial difficulties and finds herself involved with shady characters, a situation that leads to a mysterious murder. The net closes around her.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by António da Cunha Telles.
Who stars in The Circle?
The principal cast of The Circle includes Maria Cabral, Miguel Franco, Ruy de Carvalho, Óscar Cruz, Zita Duarte.
When was The Circle released and how long is it?
The Circle was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Circle was composed by António Victorino de Almeida.