P.T. Barnum
Synopsis
This series illustrates the life and career of P.T. Barnum, America's greatest showman and promoter. Starting as a young man who managed an old woman who was supposedly George Washington's nursemaid, we see his career as he finds success promoting curiosities and attractions with panache and a judicious mix of truth and creativity, whether it be promoting his museum or characters like the midget General Tom Thumb. Yet because the demands of his businesses, his family life is troubled and marred by tragedy. All the while, events lead to his greatest creation, the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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Beau Bridges
P.T. Barnum
Jordan Bridges
Young P.T. Barnum
Cynthia Dale
Charity
Natalie Radford
Young Charity
George Hamilton
Francis Olmsted
Henry Czerny
Greenwood
Charles Martin Smith
Beach
Josh Ryan Evans
(General) Tom Thumb
R.H. Thomson
James Anthony Bailey
Art Kitching
Samuel Hurd
Stephanie Morgenstern
Nancy (Fish)
Serge Houde
John Genin
Isabelle Cyr
Caroline (Barnum)
Bruce Dinsmore
David Thompson
Victoria Sanchez
Helen (Barnum)
Michèle-Barbara Pelletier
Pauline
Alain Goulem
Nathan Seely
Howard Ryshpan
James Heath
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Chetwynd
- Original Score
- Hummie Mann
- Original Title
- P.T. Barnum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- A+E Global Media, Hallmark Entertainment, Les Productions La Fête, Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Wincer
Lionel Chetwynd
Hummie Mann
Pierre Mignot
Department Leadership Roster
Lionel Chetwynd
Writer
Simon Wincer
Director
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Hummie Mann
Original Music Composer
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What is P.T. Barnum about?
This series illustrates the life and career of P.T. Barnum, America's greatest showman and promoter. Starting as a young man who managed an old woman who was supposedly George Washington's nursemaid, we see his career as he finds success promoting curiosities and attractions with panache and a judicious mix of truth and creativity, whether it be promoting his museum or characters like the midget General Tom Thumb. Yet because the demands of his businesses, his family life is troubled and marred by tragedy. All the while, events lead to his greatest creation, the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Who directed P.T. Barnum?
P.T. Barnum was directed by Simon Wincer.
Who stars in P.T. Barnum?
The principal cast of P.T. Barnum includes Beau Bridges, Jordan Bridges, Cynthia Dale, Natalie Radford, George Hamilton.
When was P.T. Barnum released and how long is it?
P.T. Barnum was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for P.T. Barnum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for P.T. Barnum was composed by Hummie Mann.