The Clowns
I Clowns
Synopsis
Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.
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I Clowns Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardino Zapponi, Federico Fellini
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- I Clowns
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- RAI, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica, ORTF, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Fellini
Bernardino Zapponi, Federico Fellini
Nino Rota
Dario Di Palma
Ruggero Mastroianni
Ugo Guerra, Elio Scardamaglia
Department Leadership Roster
Federico Fellini
Director
Ugo Guerra
Producer
Bernardino Zapponi
Screenplay
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Elio Scardamaglia
Producer
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Dario Di Palma
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clowns
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What is The Clowns about?
Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.
Who directed The Clowns?
The Clowns was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in The Clowns?
The principal cast of The Clowns includes Riccardo Billi, Gigi Reder, Tino Scotti, Valentini, Fanfulla.
When was The Clowns released and how long is it?
The Clowns was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Clowns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clowns was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Clowns?
The Clowns holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).