The Big Circle (1969): cast, story & where to watch

1969 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1969, The Big Circle is a drama and tv movie film directed by Yury Romanov, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. A group of Soviet military diplomats needs to get to Stockholm. But direct flight is impossible, there is a war going on, so they go to Sweden via Cairo, where they stay for several days. From Cairo, Petrov’s group flies to Cape Town. But the plane our heroes are flying on crashes over the jungles of Africa...

Who’s in it. The Big Circle stars Ekaterina Kudryavtseva, V. Zubov, Gennadi Krynkin and Mikhail Mayorov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Big Circle sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Circle page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Big Circle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Big Circle (1969)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Big Circle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Big Circle worth watching?
The Big Circle holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Big Circle?
The Big Circle stars Ekaterina Kudryavtseva, V. Zubov, Gennadi Krynkin, Mikhail Mayorov and Boris Ardov.
When was The Big Circle released?
The Big Circle was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.