The Big Circus (1959)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.696 |
Directed By
Joseph M. Newman
Crew
Irwin Allen
Irwin Allen
Charles Bennett
Irving Wallace
Irwin Allen
Joseph M. Newman
Paul Sawtell
Bert Shefter
Winton C. Hoch
Adrienne Fazan
TOP CAST
Victor Mature
Henry Jasper 'Hank' Whirling
Red Buttons
Randy Sherman
Rhonda Fleming
Helen Harrison
Kathryn Grant
Jeannie Whirling
Vincent Price
Hans Hagenfeld
Gilbert Roland
Zach Colino (Aerialist)
Peter Lorre
Skeeter
David Nelson
Tommy Gordon
Adele Mara
Maria 'Mama' Colino
Howard McNear
Mr. Lomax
Charles Watts
Jonathan T. Nelson (Banker)
Steve Allen
Self
Kenner G. Kemp
Man at Press Party
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