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."

1977 1h 40m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 2

DramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“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.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Don Taylor
Writers: Steve Gethers
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Don Taylor, shot by Gayne Rescher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nelson Riddle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Jane Alexander and Rachel Roberts and David Ogden Stiers carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "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.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0075853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Don Taylor directs. Gayne Rescher behind the camera. Nelson Riddle scores. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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149 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Don Taylor, shot by Gayne Rescher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Nelson Riddle. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Jane Alexander and Rachel Roberts and David Ogden Stiers carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "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.".
6IMDB entry: tt0075853 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.