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A Small Circle of Friends

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When they meet during the 1960s in their freshman year at Harvard University, Leo (Brad Davis), Jessica (Karen Allen) and Nick (Jameson Parker) become close friends. Romantic feelings soon bubble to the surface when both Nick and Leo become enamored of Jessica. At the same time, the three friends are forced to deal with war and political unrest, which become all the more real when Leo is drafted. Meanwhile, Jessica suggests an unconventional solution to their problem.

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Bruce McCabe Boston Globe That's both the strength and the weakness of this film -- its niceness. Apr 28, 2018 Full Review Diego Galán El Pais (Spain) A Small Circle of Friends is confusing, vulgar, and not very interesting. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 20, 2019 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A Small Circle of Friends is a romantic drama set in the Sixties. Jan 29, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I LOVE TO SEE BRAD DAVIS ACTING. DEAD ALREADY FOR A LONG TIME. I STILL SEE HIS MOVIES REGULARY Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Okay movie set in the early 1970s with bi actor Brad Davis in the lead. And whatever happened to Jameson Parker?? Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When they meet during the 1960s in their freshman year at Harvard University, Leo (Brad Davis), Jessica (Karen Allen) and Nick (Jameson Parker) become close friends. Romantic feelings soon bubble to the surface when both Nick and Leo become enamored of Jessica. At the same time, the three friends are forced to deal with war and political unrest, which become all the more real when Leo is drafted. Meanwhile, Jessica suggests an unconventional solution to their problem.
Director
Rob Cohen
Producer
Tim Zinnemann
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 24, 2004
Runtime
1h 53m