Circus World
Synopsis
A vivid, behind-the-scenes look at the Big Top, the Greatest Show on Earth as presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Seen from the performers’ point of view, Circus World is a wonderfully human look at the tensions and harmony of families living in a circus environment, complete with The Flying Gaonas, exhilarating highwire acts, clowns, and the amazing feats of Gunther Gebel-Williams, the famous wild-animal trainer. "Circus World" was shown exclusively at the 600-seat IMAX theater at the Circus World theme park in Central Florida.
Top Cast
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June 19, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roman Kroitor
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- Circus World
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- IMAX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roman Kroitor
Eldon Rathburn
Roman Kroitor, Jackie Newell
Irvin Feld, Roman Kroitor
Department Leadership Roster
Roman Kroitor
Producer
Roman Kroitor
Director
Roman Kroitor
Editor
Jackie Newell
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Circus World.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circus World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circus World about?
A vivid, behind-the-scenes look at the Big Top, the Greatest Show on Earth as presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Seen from the performers’ point of view, Circus World is a wonderfully human look at the tensions and harmony of families living in a circus environment, complete with The Flying Gaonas, exhilarating highwire acts, clowns, and the amazing feats of Gunther Gebel-Williams, the famous wild-animal trainer. "Circus World" was shown exclusively at the 600-seat IMAX theater at the Circus World theme park in Central Florida.
Who directed Circus World?
Circus World was directed by Roman Kroitor.
Who stars in Circus World?
The principal cast of Circus World includes Gunther Gebel-Williams.
When was Circus World released and how long is it?
Circus World was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Circus World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circus World was composed by Eldon Rathburn.