The Great Wallendas
Synopsis
Drama based on the legendary circus family, its spectacular but tragic career, and its unique aerial act that includes the seven-member pyramid that led to the 1962 accident in which two of the troupe were killed and another permanently paralyzed.
Top Cast
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Lloyd Bridges
Karl Wallenda
Britt Ekland
Jenny Wallenda
Taina Elg
Helen Wallenda
Cathy Rigby
Jana Schmidt
John van Dreelen
Herman Wallenda
Michael McGuire
Arnold Fielding
Ben Fuhrman
Gunther Wallenda
Travis Hudson
Lotte Schmidt
Bruce Ornstein
Mario Wallenda
Stephen Parr
Dick Faughnan
William Sadler
Dieter Schmidt
Isa Thomas
Edith Wallenda
Casey Biggs
Gene Hallow
Lucinda Bridges
Nurse
Tino Wallenda
Nino Canetti (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Elikann
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Hartman
- Original Score
- Bill Soden, Joe Weber
- Original Title
- The Great Wallendas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Daniel Wilson Productions, NBC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Elikann
Jan Hartman
Bill Soden, Joe Weber
Bob Bailin
Eric Albertson, Patrick McMahon
Linda Marmelstein, Daniel Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Marmelstein
Producer
Bill Couch
Stunt Coordinator
Larry Elikann
Director
Jan Hartman
Writer
Eric Albertson
Editor
Patrick McMahon
Editor
John Boxer
Costume Design
Bob Bailin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Wallendas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Wallendas about?
Drama based on the legendary circus family, its spectacular but tragic career, and its unique aerial act that includes the seven-member pyramid that led to the 1962 accident in which two of the troupe were killed and another permanently paralyzed.
Who directed The Great Wallendas?
The Great Wallendas was directed by Larry Elikann.
Who stars in The Great Wallendas?
The principal cast of The Great Wallendas includes Lloyd Bridges, Britt Ekland, Taina Elg, Cathy Rigby, John van Dreelen.
When was The Great Wallendas released and how long is it?
The Great Wallendas was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Wallendas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Wallendas was composed by Bill Soden, Joe Weber.