Top Cast
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Esther Williams
Hillary Allen
Cliff Robertson
Josef Everard
Nehemiah Persoff
Bruno Everard
Robert Vaughn
Klaus Everard
Margia Dean
Carlotta Martinez
David Nelson
Eric Solden
Renate Mannhardt
Teresa Vizzini
Carol Christensen
Garda Everard
Kurt Pecher
Hans Everard
Franco Andrei
Fredrik Everard
Peter Capell
Pietro Vizzini
Stefan Schnabel
Lawyer
Carleton Young
Judge Richter
Philo Hauser
Ringmaster
Mariza Tomic
Fraustein
Gerd Vespermann
Prosecutor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James B. Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Sherdeman
- Original Title
- The Big Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James B. Clark
Ted Sherdeman, Jerome Weidman
Department Leadership Roster
James B. Clark
Director
Ted Sherdeman
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Big Show.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Show about?
A European circus family is torn apart by greed and jealousy.
Who directed The Big Show?
The Big Show was directed by James B. Clark.
Who stars in The Big Show?
The principal cast of The Big Show includes Esther Williams, Cliff Robertson, Nehemiah Persoff, Robert Vaughn, Margia Dean.
When was The Big Show released and how long is it?
The Big Show was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Is The Big Show based on a book or true story?
The Big Show is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerome Weidman".