A Circle of Children
“Two women collide in the world of emotionally disturbed children. Fighting to tear down the walls surrounding these special youngsters. Each in her own way.”
Synopsis
A teacher at a school for emotionally disturbed children takes an interest in one particular child who doesn't talk but emits a stream of gibberish.
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Jane Alexander
Mary McCracken
Rachel Roberts
Helga
David Ogden Stiers
Dan Franklin
Nan Martin
Doris Fleming
Matthew Labyorteaux
Brian O'Connell
Niki Dantine
Betty
Susan Pratt
Elizabeth
Judy Lewis
Mrs. O'Connell
Ray Buktenica
Doctor Marino
Michelle Stacy
Jenny
Patrick Labyorteaux
Patrick
Kyle Richards
Sarah
Christopher West
Janis
Frances Stevenson
Ellen
Peter Brandon
Larry McCracken
William Tregoe
Art Dealer
Laura Campbell
Mrs. Johnson
Pearl Shear
Mrs. Grady
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Mac Cracken, Steve Gethers
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- A Circle of Children
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Mary Mac Cracken, Steve Gethers
Nelson Riddle
Gayne Rescher
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Director
Steve Gethers
Writer
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
Gayne Rescher
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Circle of Children
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What is A Circle of Children about?
A teacher at a school for emotionally disturbed children takes an interest in one particular child who doesn't talk but emits a stream of gibberish.
Who directed A Circle of Children?
A Circle of Children was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in A Circle of Children?
The principal cast of A Circle of Children includes Jane Alexander, Rachel Roberts, David Ogden Stiers, Nan Martin, Matthew Labyorteaux.
When was A Circle of Children released and how long is it?
A Circle of Children was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for A Circle of Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Circle of Children was composed by Nelson Riddle.
Is A Circle of Children based on a book or true story?
A Circle of Children is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Mac Cracken".