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A Circle of Children

  • TV Movie
  • 19771977
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
108
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A Circle of Children (1977)
Drama
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
108
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Don Taylor
  • Writers
    • Steve Gethers(teleplay)
    • Mary Mac Cracken(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jane Alexander
    • Rachel Roberts
    • David Ogden Stiers
Top credits
  • Director
    • Don Taylor
  • Writers
    • Steve Gethers(teleplay)
    • Mary Mac Cracken(novel)
  • Stars
    • Jane Alexander
    • Rachel Roberts
    • David Ogden Stiers
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    • 5User reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Jane Alexander in A Circle of Children (1977)
    Jane Alexander in A Circle of Children (1977)
    Kyle Richards and Rachel Roberts in A Circle of Children (1977)
    Jane Alexander in A Circle of Children (1977)

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    Jane Alexander
    Jane Alexander
    • Mary MacCrackenas Mary MacCracken
    Rachel Roberts
    Rachel Roberts
    • Helgaas Helga
    David Ogden Stiers
    David Ogden Stiers
    • Dan Franklinas Dan Franklin
    Nan Martin
    Nan Martin
    • Doris Flemingas Doris Fleming
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    • Brian O'Connellas Brian O'Connell
    Christopher West
    • Janisas Janis
    Niki Dantine
    Niki Dantine
    • Bettyas Betty
    Frances Stevenson
    • Ellenas Ellen
    Peter Brandon
    • Larry MacCrackenas Larry MacCracken
    Susan Pratt
    Susan Pratt
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Laura Campbell
    • Mrs. Johnsonas Mrs. Johnson
    Judy Lewis
    Judy Lewis
    • Mrs. O'Connellas Mrs. O'Connell
    Ray Buktenica
    Ray Buktenica
    • Doctor Marinoas Doctor Marino
    Pearl Shear
    • Mrs. Gradyas Mrs. Grady
    William Tregoe
    • Art Dealeras Art Dealer
    Sarah Jane Miller
    • Sylviaas Sylvia
    Virgil Curry
    • Trooper No. 1as Trooper No. 1
    Gary T. New
    • Trooper No. 2as Trooper No. 2
    • (as Gary New)
    • Director
      • Don Taylor
    • Writers
      • Steve Gethers(teleplay)
      • Mary Mac Cracken(novel)
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    Storyline

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    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.
    childrenteacherautismbased on novel
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • 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.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Connections
      Featured in The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      A Circle of Children
      Music by Steve Hines
      Lyrics by Steve Gethers (as Steven Gethers)
      Sung by Carmen McRae
      Original Music Copyright 1976 by Twentieth Century Music Corp. and Fox Fanfare Music, Inc.

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    10/10
    LIFTS THE HEART MOVIE
    This is an excellent old movie that our family enjoyed many times. All I can say is too bad it is not showing today. My son and I watched this movie every time it came on. He was about 7 or 8 yrs old at the time. The movie is the story of a little boy who talks in the form of jibberish. Thought to be retarded, a teacher takes an interest in him & the results are amazing. Can't tell more, would give away the story. See it if possible.
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    • bjrlk
    • Nov 27, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un círculo de niños
    • Production companies
      • Edgar Scherick Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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