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The Big Circus (1959)

Movie ★ 6.6 109 min

Drama

A circus owner tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road, despite the efforts of a murderous saboteur who has decided that the show must not go on.

Joseph M. Newman Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 5, 1959
Runtime
109 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0052626
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Irwin Allen Productions, Allied Artists Pictures

Themes

Cast

Victor Mature Victor Mature Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling Red Buttons Red Buttons Randy Sherman Rhonda Fleming Rhonda Fleming Helen Harrison Kathryn Grant Kathryn Grant Jeannie Whirling Vincent Price Vincent Price Hans Hagenfeld Gilbert Roland Gilbert Roland Zach Colino (Aerialist) Peter Lorre Peter Lorre Skeeter David Nelson David Nelson Tommy Gordon Adele Mara Adele Mara Maria 'Mama' Colino Howard McNear Howard McNear Mr. Lomax Charles Watts Charles Watts Jonathan T. Nelson (Banker) Steve Allen Steve Allen Self Kenner G. Kemp Kenner G. Kemp Man at Press Party

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Circus about?
A circus owner tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road, despite the efforts of a murderous saboteur who has decided that the show must not go on.
Who directed The Big Circus?
The Big Circus was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in The Big Circus?
The Big Circus stars Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant.
When was The Big Circus released?
The Big Circus is a 1959 drama film.
Where can I watch The Big Circus?
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