The Big Circus
“Hear the New Song Hit! "THE BIG CIRCUS"”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Irving Wallace, Charles Bennett, Irwin Allen
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Big Circus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Irwin Allen Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Irving Wallace, Charles Bennett, Irwin Allen
Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
Winton C. Hoch
Adrienne Fazan
Irwin Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Irwin Allen
Producer
Irving Wallace
Screenplay
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Irwin Allen
Screenplay
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Circus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Circus about?
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.
Who directed The Big Circus?
The Big Circus was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in The Big Circus?
The principal cast of The Big Circus includes Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant, Vincent Price.
When was The Big Circus released and how long is it?
The Big Circus was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Circus was composed by Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Circus?
The Big Circus holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).