Barnum
“A Sucker is Born Every Minute!”
Synopsis
The amazing biography of legendary circus impresario and unparalleled showman, P.T. Barnum.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Phillips
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Siegel, Michael Norell
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Barnum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Filmline International, Halcyon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Phillips
Andy Siegel, Michael Norell
Charles Gross
Robert Halmi Sr., David J. Patterson
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Phillips
Director
David J. Patterson
Producer
Andy Siegel
Writer
Michael Norell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barnum
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What is Barnum about?
The amazing biography of legendary circus impresario and unparalleled showman, P.T. Barnum.
Who directed Barnum?
Barnum was directed by Lee Phillips.
Who stars in Barnum?
The principal cast of Barnum includes Burt Lancaster, Hanna Schygulla, Michael Higgins, Lorena Gale, Sandor Raski.
When was Barnum released and how long is it?
Barnum was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Barnum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barnum was composed by Charles Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barnum?
Barnum holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).