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Circle of Friends

Three childhood friends reunite at the University of Dublin in 1957, embarking on a new chapter of their lives as students and young adults.

In 1950s Ireland, the film "Circle of Friends" follows Benny Hogan and her best friend Eve Malone as they navigate university life at University College, Dublin. The story unfolds as they reunite with childhood friend Nan Mahon, the popular "college belle", and meet charming and handsome Jack Foley, with whom Benny develops a romantic connection.

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Main Cast

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

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

Marie Conmee Mrs Healey

Sean McGinley Mr Duggan

Tom Hickey Professor Maclure

Seamus Forde

Seamus Forde Parish Priest

Ingrid Craigie Celia Westward

Pauline Delaney Big House Maid

Jason Barry Nasey Mahon

Phil Kelly

Phil Kelly Hibernian Waiter

Gwynne McElveen Rosemary

Cathy Belton Moaning Girl

Creators

Pat O'Connor Director

Andrew Davies Writer

Maeve Binchy

Maeve Binchy Novel

Circle of Friends Videos

Circle Of Friends Trailer 1994

Circle Of Friends Trailer 1994

Info about Circle of Friends

Studio(s): The Rank Organisation, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Originally Released: United States, Apr 07, 1995

Production Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $45,000,000.00

Budget: $15,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance