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Trapeze

1956-05-30 · 105 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Romance

A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a sexy female performer.

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Production details

Directors
Carol Reed
Production companies
Joanna Productions, Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,400,000

Top Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterMike Ribble
Tony CurtisTony CurtisTino Orsini
Gina LollobrigidaGina LollobrigidaLola
Katy JuradoKaty JuradoRosa
Thomas GomezThomas GomezBouglione
Johnny PuleoJohnny PuleoMax
Minor WatsonMinor WatsonJohn Ringling North
Gérard LandryGérard LandryChikki
Jean-Pierre KérienJean-Pierre KérienOtto
Sidney JamesSidney JamesSnake Charmer
Los ArriolasSpecialty Act
Gamil RatibGamil RatibStefan
Pierre TabardPierre TabardPaul
Edward Hagopian3rd partner of Lola
Joe WarfieldJoe WarfieldPhotograph (uncredited)
Guy ProvostGuy ProvostJournalist (uncredited)
Hubert de LapparentHubert de LapparentPhotograph (uncredited)
Henri CoutetHenri CoutetCircus Electrician (uncredited)

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