Circle of Friends (1995)

'Circle Of Friends' is set in 1950's Ireland. The movie focuses on Benny Hogan and her best friend, Eve Malone. The story centers around Benny and Eve as they enter student life at ... See full summary »

Director:

Pat O'Connor

Writers:

Maeve Binchy (novel), Andrew Davies

Stars:

Chris O'Donnell, Minnie Driver, Geraldine O'Rawe

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris O'Donnell	...	Jack Foley
Minnie Driver	...	Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan
Geraldine O'Rawe	...	Eve Malone
Saffron Burrows	...	Nan Mahon
Alan Cumming	...	Sean Walsh
Colin Firth	...	Simon Westward
Aidan Gillen	...	Aidan Lynch
Mick Lally	...	Dan Hogan
Britta Smith	...	Mrs. Hogan
John Kavanagh	...	Brian Mahon
Ruth McCabe	...	Emily Mahon
Ciarán Hinds	...	Professor Flynn
Tony Doyle	...	Dr. Foley
Marie Mullen	...	Mrs. Foley
Marie Conmee	...	Mrs. Healey

Storyline

'Circle Of Friends' is set in 1950's Ireland. The movie focuses on Benny Hogan and her best friend, Eve Malone. The story centers around Benny and Eve as they enter student life at University College, Dublin. Here Benny and Eve reunite with their childhood friend, the ice-cool Nan Mahon, the 'college belle'. They also encounter the handsome and charming Jack Foley, whom Benny quickly falls for.

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Plot Keywords:

ireland | student | 1950s | moral | love | 

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Taglines:

Sometimes dreams do come true.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content

Details

Country:

Ireland USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Círculo de amigos

Filming Locations:

Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Box Office

Gross:

£2,120,050 (UK) (16 June 1995)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lantana, Price Entertainment, Rank Organisation, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Minnie Driver gained 30 pounds for the role of Benny.

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Quotes

Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan: He could have anyone at all. Why would he look at me?

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Connections

Referenced in Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - Reinventing a Hero (2005)

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Soundtracks

"The Girl Can't Help It"
Written by Bobby Troup
Performed by Long John Jump Band

User Reviews

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

I originally watched this movie to see Ciaran Hinds (the college professor) who was wonderful in a supporting role.

I love this movie. It is so powerful in its simplicity. The actors were so embracable in their portrayals as young adults in the 50's with all the sexual taboos. The scenery is grand!

I watch this movie at least once a month and have recommended it to many friend who also enjoy it. (If you are into Irish countrysides you might want to watch "The Matchmaker" with David O'Hara - v. good also.)