

The Big Circus
1959-07-05 · 109 min · ★ 6.6
A circus owner tries to keep his financially troubled circus on the road, despite the efforts of a murderous saboteur who has decided that the show must not go on.
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- Directors
- Joseph M. Newman
- Production companies
- Irwin Allen Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Victor MatureHenry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling
Red ButtonsRandy Sherman
Rhonda FlemingHelen Harrison
Kathryn GrantJeannie Whirling
Vincent PriceHans Hagenfeld
Gilbert RolandZach Colino (Aerialist)
Peter LorreSkeeter
David NelsonTommy Gordon
Adele MaraMaria 'Mama' Colino
Howard McNearMr. Lomax
Charles WattsJonathan T. Nelson (Banker)
Steve AllenSelf
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