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Director:
Writers:
Irwin Allen (screenplay)
Irwin Allen (story)
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Release Date:
5 July 1959 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Hear the New Song Hit! "THE BIG CIRCUS" more
Plot:
Hank Whirling tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road despite the efforts of a saboteur who has determined that the show must not go on. | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
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Cast

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Victor Mature ... Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling

Red Buttons ... Randy Sherman

Rhonda Fleming ... Helen Harrison
Kathryn Grant ... Jeannie Whirling

Vincent Price ... Hans Hagenfeld
Gilbert Roland ... Zach Colino

Peter Lorre ... Skeeter
David Nelson ... Tommy Gordon
Adele Mara ... Maria 'Mama' Colino
Howard McNear ... Mr. Lomax
Charles Watts ... Jonathan Nelson

Steve Allen ... Cameo appearance
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Additional Details

Runtime:
109 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)

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A Deadly Saboteur Threatens The Biggest Show On Earth, 25 November 2006
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Author: johnfd53 from United States

The Big Circus is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy with creditors chasing them around the country trying to foreclose. Hank (Victor Mature) does a great job avoiding and hiding from them but unfortunately he has less luck in finding the saboteur that is destroying his show. Seeing it for the first time I was caught up in the mystery of finding the saboteur and the motives involved. Excellent circus scenes, a tightrope walk over Niagra Falls, great music, a little romance and just the right amount of comedy relief round out this picture. Strong supporting performances by Peter Lorre, Vincent Price and Gilbert Roland keep things interesting throughout. The only film I can compare this with is Circus of Horrors which also gives a good share of action and chills.

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