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The Circus

The Circus

Oct 24, 1951 · 1h 38m

Rated 7.2 out of 10

Director

Manuel Guimarães

Overview

Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.

About The Circus

What is The Circus about?

Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated…

When was The Circus released?

The Circus was released on October 24, 1951.

How long is The Circus?

The Circus runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who directed The Circus?

The Circus was directed by Manuel Guimarães.

Who is in the cast of The Circus?

The cast of The Circus includes Maria Olguim (Miss Dolly), Helga Liné (Delmirinha), Artur Semedo (Tony), José Victor (Felismino) and Manuel Correia (Adriani).

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