The Flying Fontaines
1959-12-01 · 84 min · ★ 8.0
Director George Sherman's 1959 circus drama stars Michael Callan as a cocky aerialist causing romantic problems under the Big Top.
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- Directors
- George Sherman
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures, Clover Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Evy NorlundSuzanne Fontaine
Joan EvansJan Fontaine
Joe De SantisRoberto Rias
Rian GarrickBill Rand
Roger PerryPaul Fontaine
John van DreelenVictor Fontaine
Jeanne ManetMichele FontaineTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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