The Circus
Saltimbancos
Synopsis
Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Guimarães
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Guimarães
- Original Title
- Saltimbancos
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Tobis Portuguesa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Guimarães
Manuel Guimarães, Leão Penedo
Salazar Diniz
Manuel Guimarães
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Guimarães
Producer
Leão Penedo
Writer
Salazar Diniz
Director of Photography
Manuel Guimarães
Director
Manuel Guimarães
Production Design
Manuel Guimarães
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circus
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What is The Circus about?
Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.
Who directed The Circus?
The Circus was directed by Manuel Guimarães.
Who stars in The Circus?
The principal cast of The Circus includes Maria Olguim, Helga Liné, Artur Semedo, José Victor, Manuel Correia.
When was The Circus released and how long is it?
The Circus was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.