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Circle of Deceit

19811h 48mVolker Schlöndorff
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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To escape his crumbling marriage, German journalist Laschen travels to Beirut during the fights between Christians and Palestinians to produce an essay. Together with his photographer, he meets some influential people and discovers the everyday face of the war.

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What is Circle of Deceit (1981) about?

To escape his crumbling marriage, German journalist Laschen travels to Beirut during the fights between Christians and Palestinians to produce an essay. Together with his photographer, he meets some influential people and discovers the everyday face of the war.

Who stars in Circle of Deceit?

Circle of Deceit stars Bruno Ganz (Georg Laschen), Hanna Schygulla (Ariane Nassar), Jerzy Skolimowski (Hoffmann), Jean Carmet (Rudnik), Gila von Weitershausen (Greta Laschen). The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

How long is Circle of Deceit?

Circle of Deceit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981.

Is Circle of Deceit worth watching?

Circle of Deceit holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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