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Circle of Friends
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Circle of Friends

1995-04-07 · 103 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Romance

Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer hook the biggest fish in the pond?

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Directors
Pat O'Connor
Production companies
The Rank Organisation, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Lantana Productions, Price Entertainment
Countries
Ireland, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 45,000,000

Top Cast

Chris O'DonnellChris O'DonnellJack Foley
Minnie DriverMinnie DriverBernadette 'Benny' Hogan
Geraldine O'RaweGeraldine O'RaweEve Malone
Saffron BurrowsSaffron BurrowsNan Mahon
Alan CummingAlan CummingSean Walsh
Colin FirthColin FirthSimon Westward
Aidan GillenAidan GillenAidan Lynch
Mick LallyMick LallyDan Hogan
Britta SmithMrs Hogan
John KavanaghJohn KavanaghBrian Mahon
Ruth McCabeRuth McCabeEmily Mahon
Ciarán HindsCiarán HindsProfessor Flynn
Tony DoyleTony DoyleDr. Foley
Marie MullenMarie MullenMrs Foley
Marie ConmeeMrs Healey
Gerry WalshMr Flood
Sean McGinleySean McGinleyMr Duggan
Tom HickeyTom HickeyProfessor Maclure
Seamus FordeParish Priest
Ingrid CraigieIngrid CraigieCelia Westward

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