The Circle
Synopsis
Produced in 1967, this black and white film is an inmate's view of Daytop, a drug treatment centre on Staten Island, New York, where addicts learn to get along without drugs. Uncompromising, often brutal group therapy sessions are designed to shake loose the excuses a victim makes for himself. The people and situations shown are authentic; only one actor was employed. The results obtained at Daytop are regarded by some psychiatrists as a breakthrough.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mort Ransen
- Screenplay & Story
- Mort Ransen
- Original Title
- The Circle
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mort Ransen
Mort Ransen
Gilles Gascon
Michael McKennirey
John Kemeny
Department Leadership Roster
Michael McKennirey
Editor
Mort Ransen
Director
John Kemeny
Producer
Mort Ransen
Writer
Gilles Gascon
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circle
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What is The Circle about?
Produced in 1967, this black and white film is an inmate's view of Daytop, a drug treatment centre on Staten Island, New York, where addicts learn to get along without drugs. Uncompromising, often brutal group therapy sessions are designed to shake loose the excuses a victim makes for himself. The people and situations shown are authentic; only one actor was employed. The results obtained at Daytop are regarded by some psychiatrists as a breakthrough.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by Mort Ransen.
Who stars in The Circle?
The principal cast of The Circle includes Don Francks.
When was The Circle released and how long is it?
The Circle was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 57m.