Clowning Around (1992)

In and out of foster homes for most of his life, 14-year old Sim wants nothing more than to be a professional circus clown... See full synopsis »

Director:

George Whaley

Writers:

Shane Brennan, Tom Cavanagh,

Stars:

Clayton Williamson, Ernie Dingo, Rebecca Smart

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clayton Williamson	...	Simon Gunner
Ernie Dingo	...	Jack Merrick
Rebecca Smart	...	Linda Crealy
Jean-Michel Dagory	...	Anatole Tollin
Van Johnson	...	Mr. Ranthow
Noni Hazlehurst	...	Sarah Gunner
Annie Byron	...	Una Crealy
Steve Jodrell	...	Skipper Crealy
Jill Perryman	...	Miss Gabhurst
George Shevtsov	...	Fyodor
Jo Bolton	...	Sim's Clown Double
Johnnie Miller	...	Ukelele Player
Kevan Johnston	...	Compere
Lee Cumming	...	Bobby
Jean-Pierre Mignon	...	Inspector

Storyline

In and out of foster homes for most of his life, 14-year old Sim wants nothing more than to be a professional circus clown... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

independent film

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Barron Entertainment

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Heath Ledger's film debut.

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Connections

Referenced in The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 22 January 2008 (2008)

User Reviews

Good Aussie film

This is a nice, enjoyable film. But I'll admit that the only reason I've seen it is because my mum has a cameo role as the lady who walks next to the mean lady who takes the boy when he is young.

The performances are strong in this film, but I'm sure it didn't have to be as long as it was. The French circus finale' isn't bad at all, but along the way, I'm sure children may get a bit bored. Although for a younger audience, and older audience may take it in a little better.

Anyway it's worth a watch. I only ever saw parts of Clowning Around 2.