The First Circle (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, The First Circle is a drama film directed by Aleksander Ford, running about 98 minutes. “There is a special place in hell for the innocent. It is the First Circle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the life of a political prisoner in a Russian gulag. Based on the book by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Who’s in it. The First Circle stars Gunther Malzacher, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Peter Steen and Vera Tschechowa, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Circle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Circle (1973)?
- In US, The First Circle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The First Circle?
- The First Circle stars Gunther Malzacher, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Peter Steen, Vera Tschechowa and Ursula Blauth.
- When was The First Circle released?
- The First Circle was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.