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Overview

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Director:
Pat O'Connor
Writers:
Maeve Binchy (novel)
Andrew Davies (writer)
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Release Date:
15 March 1995 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
Sometimes dreams do come true. more
Plot:
'Circle Of Friends' is set in 1950's Ireland. The movie focuses on Benny Hogan and her best friend, Eve Malone... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more
User Comments:
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! more

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
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content.
Runtime:
103 min
Country:
Ireland | USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Company:
Lantana more

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Trivia:
Minnie Driver gained 30 pounds for the role of Benny. more
Quotes:
Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan: I don't care what the priests say. I think we should do as we feel. more
Soundtrack:
I Hear Your Knocking more

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13 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!, 15 June 2003
Author: swest2 from Calif.

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.)

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