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Overview

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5.6/10   1,450 votes
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Writer:
David Logan (written by)
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Release Date:
5 May 2000 (UK) more
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Tagline:
Don't trust any of these clowns
Plot:
Bruno, a sadistic criminal, wants clever con man Leo out of the way. Leo and his equally clever wife... more | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Hannah ... Leo

Famke Janssen ... Lily

Peter Stormare ... Julius

Eddie Izzard ... Troy

Fred Ward ... Elmo
Brian Conley ... Bruno

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister ... Moose (as Tiny Lister)

Amanda Donohoe ... Gloria

Ian Burfield ... Caspar
Neil Stuke ... Roscoe
Michael Attwell ... Magnus
Jason Watkins ... Dom
Christopher Biggins ... Arnie

Lucy Akhurst ... Helen
Louise Rolfe ... Julie
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence, sexuality and language.
Runtime:
95 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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The ad for "Shannon, Brighton's Most Convincing Pre-Op TRANSEXUAL" actually shows 1940's Hollywood actress 'Lake, Veronica'. 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. more
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References "Play School" (1964) more
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12 Hole Shoes more

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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Intelligent drama, 11 October 2003
8/10
Author: lje32677 from El Cajon, CA

"Circus" is an intricate tale of a married couple who are scam artists. The couple get involved with a Scottish gangster who begins to control the husband, Leo. As the story progresses the couple works desperately to release themselves from the grip of the gangster. I had great sympathy for the couple, but at the same time unsympathetic about the fact that they had gotten themselves into the mess. I was riveted by the story and was extremely satisfied with the ending.

Definitely recommended.

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