The First Circle
Den første kreds
“There is a special place in hell for the innocent. It is the First Circle.”
Synopsis
The story of the life of a political prisoner in a Russian gulag. Based on the book by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Top Cast
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Gunther Malzacher
Gleb Nerzhin
Elżbieta Czyżewska
Simochka
Peter Steen
Volodin
Vera Tschechowa
Clara
Ursula Blauth
Dotty
Ole Ernst
Doronin
Ingolf David
David
Preben Neergaard
Bobynin
Hanne Borchsenius
Mrs. Bobynina
Vigga Bro
Nadja Nerchina
Preben Lerdorff Rye
Professor Chelnov
Per Bentzon Goldschmidt
Bulatov
Ole Ishøy
Siromakha
Bjørn Puggaard-Müller
Abakumov
Freddy Koch
Yakonov
Søren Elung Jensen
Sjikin
Poul Bundgaard
Oskolupov
Gunnar Lemvigh
Makarygin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aleksander Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksander Ford
- Original Score
- Roman Palester
- Original Title
- Den første kreds
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Laterna Film, Tele-Cine Film- und Fernsehproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aleksander Ford
Aleksander Ford, Alexandr Solzhenitsyn
Roman Palester
Władysław Forbert
Carl Lerner
Mogens Skot-Hansen
Department Leadership Roster
Mogens Skot-Hansen
Producer
Viggo Bentzon
Production Design
Carl Lerner
Editor
Aleksander Ford
Director
Anatol Radzinowicz
Production Design
Władysław Forbert
Director of Photography
Aleksander Ford
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The First Circle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Circle about?
The story of the life of a political prisoner in a Russian gulag. Based on the book by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Who directed The First Circle?
The First Circle was directed by Aleksander Ford.
Who stars in The First Circle?
The principal cast of The First Circle includes Gunther Malzacher, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Peter Steen, Vera Tschechowa, Ursula Blauth.
When was The First Circle released and how long is it?
The First Circle was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Circle was composed by Roman Palester.
Is The First Circle based on a book or true story?
The First Circle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandr Solzhenitsyn".