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Circus (2000)

R  95 min  -  Crime | Thriller | Drama   -  5 May 2000 (UK)
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Bruno, a sadistic criminal, wants clever con man Leo out of the way. Leo and his equally clever wife... See full summary »

Director:

Rob Walker

Writer:

David Logan
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Circus -- A husband and wife con team mastermind their final caper that will set them up for a life of luxury. Circus -- Open-ended Trailer from Columbia
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Hannah ...
Leo
Famke Janssen ...
Lily
Peter Stormare ...
Eddie Izzard ...
Troy
Fred Ward ...
Elmo
Brian Conley Brian Conley ...
Bruno
Tommy 'Tiny' Lister ...
Moose (as Tiny Lister)
Amanda Donohoe ...
Gloria
Ian Burfield ...
Caspar
Neil Stuke Neil Stuke ...
Roscoe
Michael Attwell Michael Attwell ...
Magnus
Jason Watkins ...
Dom
Christopher Biggins Christopher Biggins ...
Arnie
Lucy Akhurst ...
Helen
Louise Rolfe Louise Rolfe ...
Julie
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Storyline

Bruno, a sadistic criminal, wants clever con man Leo out of the way. Leo and his equally clever wife, Lily, are up to something. So too is Julius: he hires Leo to kill Gloria, Julius's wife. Leo does it, but then Julius shows up with the murder on tape, saying Gloria isn't his wife - it's blackmail. Leo's bookie, Troy, is also closing in, wanting to be paid. Bruno and Lily as well as Bruno and Julius have their own scams running, and Leo is their target. Maybe Leo can get Troy off his back, avoid Moose (Bruno's huge enforcer), send Gloria's corpse out of England, turn the tables on Bruno's murderous brother Caspar, and outfox Lily. Or is Lily his fox? It's a three-ring circus. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Taglines:

Don't trust any of these clowns

Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, sexuality and language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Circul See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£164,067 (UK) (7 May 2000) (197 Screens)

Gross:

$8,406 (USA) (17 September 2000)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The ad for "Shannon, Brighton's Most Convincing Pre-Op TRANSEXUAL" actually shows 1940's Hollywood actress 'Lake, Veronica'. See more »

Quotes

Troy: Nuh, nuh, nuh. Another one bites the dust! Duh-nuh nuh, nuh, nuh. Another one bites the dust! And another one down, another one down- another one bites the dust! Ooh. I'm gunna git you boy, another one bites the dust, DUH-nuh.
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Connections

References "Play School" (1964) See more »

Soundtracks

"There Is A Way"
Written by Alex Heffes
Performed by The Alex Heffes Trio See more »