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Top Cast
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Simon Gunner
Annie Byron
Una Crealy
Ernie Dingo
Jack Merrick
Van Johnson
Mr. Ranthow
Rebecca Smart
Linda Crealy
Noni Hazlehurst
Sarah Gunner
Jill Perryman
Miss Gabhurst
Steve Jodrell
Skipper Crealy
Heath Ledger
Orphan Clown
Jean-Michel Dagory
Anatole Tolin
George Shevtsov
Fyodor
Jo Bolton
Sim's Clown Double
Johnnie Miller
Ukelele Player
Kevan Johnston
Compere
Lee Cumming
Bobby
Jean-Pierre Mignon
Inspector
Nicholas Cros
Immigration Official
Phillip Hinton
Chevalier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Whaley
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Cavanagh, Shane Brennan, David Martin
- Original Score
- Peter Best
- Original Title
- Clowning Around
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Whaley
Tom Cavanagh, Shane Brennan, David Martin
Peter Best
László Baranyai
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Cavanagh
Writer
Shane Brennan
Writer
David Martin
Writer
George Whaley
Director
Peter Best
Original Music Composer
László Baranyai
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clowning Around
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clowning Around about?
Follows a boy who realizes there is more to being a clown, than just clowning around.
Who directed Clowning Around?
Clowning Around was directed by George Whaley.
Who stars in Clowning Around?
The principal cast of Clowning Around includes Clayton Williamson, Annie Byron, Ernie Dingo, Van Johnson, Rebecca Smart.
When was Clowning Around released and how long is it?
Clowning Around was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 3h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Clowning Around?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clowning Around was composed by Peter Best.