Circle of Deceit (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Circle of Deceit is a drama and war film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Georg Laschen leaves his family in West Germany to go work as a war correspondent in Beirut during the fights between Christians and Palestinians.
Who’s in it. Circle of Deceit stars Bruno Ganz as Georg Laschen, Hanna Schygulla as Ariane Nassar, Jerzy Skolimowski as Hoffmann and Jean Carmet as Rudnik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Circle of Deceit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circle of Deceit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circle of Deceit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circle of Deceit (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Circle of Deceit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Circle of Deceit worth watching?
- Circle of Deceit holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circle of Deceit?
- Circle of Deceit stars Bruno Ganz, Hanna Schygulla, Jerzy Skolimowski, Jean Carmet and Gila von Weitershausen.
- When was Circle of Deceit released?
- Circle of Deceit was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.