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A Small Circle of Friends
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A Small Circle of Friends

1980-03-12 · 113 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Romance

In the late 1960s, three Harvard students Jessica, Leo and Nick grow close as they undergo personal changes, but their friendship is jeopardized by romantic feelings both men develop for Jessica.

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Directors
Rob Cohen
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Brad DavisBrad DavisLeonardo DaVinci Rizzo
Karen AllenKaren AllenJessica Bloom
Jameson ParkerJameson ParkerNick Baxter
Shelley LongShelley LongAlice
John FriedrichAlex Haddox
Gary SpringerGreenblatt
Craig Richard NelsonCraig Richard NelsonHarry Norris
Harry CaesarHarry CaesarJimmy
Nan MartinNan MartinMrs. Baxter
Daniel SternDaniel SternCrazy Kid: Draft Inductee
Jason LaskayDorm Proctor
Jamie SquireKarate Student
Mary Margaret AmatoGirl in Shower
David HollanderEditor of "Crimson"
Frank RichAssistant Editor of "Crimson"
Pamela CresantUnderground Woman
Severn DardenSevern DardenArt Professor
Nick CairisArmy Doctor
Johnathan MooreDean
Nancy PenoyerKarate Instructor

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