Circus World
“John Wayne Wild Across the World!”
Synopsis
Circus owner Matt Masters is beset by disasters as he attempts a European tour of his circus. At the same time, he is caught in an emotional bind between his adopted daughter and her mother.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-05
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Matt Masters
Claudia Cardinale
Toni Alfredo
Rita Hayworth
Lili Alfredo
Lloyd Nolan
Cap Carson
Richard Conte
Aldo Alfredo
John Smith
Steve McCabe
Katherine Kath
Hilda
Wanda Rotha
Mrs. Schuman
Maggie Rennie
Anna
Anne Caprile
Giovana (french voice)
Hans Dantes
Emile Schuman
Francois Calepides
Ringmaster
José Terrón
Circus rider
Moustache
Bartender
Sydna Scott
Margaret Fuller
Catherine Ellison
Molly
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 13, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Julian Zimet, James Edward Grant
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Circus World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Samuel Bronston Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Ben Hecht, Julian Zimet, James Edward Grant, Nicholas Ray, Philip Yordan
Dimitri Tiomkin
Jack Hildyard, Claude Renoir
Dorothy Spencer
Samuel Bronston
Department Leadership Roster
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Henry Hathaway
Director
Samuel Bronston
Producer
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
John DeCuir
Production Design
Renié
Costume Design
Julian Zimet
Screenplay
James Edward Grant
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circus World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circus World about?
Circus owner Matt Masters is beset by disasters as he attempts a European tour of his circus. At the same time, he is caught in an emotional bind between his adopted daughter and her mother.
Who directed Circus World?
Circus World was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Circus World?
The principal cast of Circus World includes John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth, Lloyd Nolan, Richard Conte.
When was Circus World released and how long is it?
Circus World was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Circus World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circus World was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circus World?
Circus World holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).