The Big Circus
Le Grand Cirque
Synopsis
During the second World War. The lives of three comrades fighting in the Forces Françaises Libres' flight. Pierre is a valiant pilot, afraid of nothing. Jean is reported missing during the Normandy landings. Jacques gets killed on the very last day of the conflict, leaving behind him a weeping widow.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jean Barrère
Jacques Desmarets
Pierre Larquey
Le curé
Pierre Cressoy
Pierre Despont
Édouard Delmont
le paysan
Roger Saltel
Jean Loessig
Manuel Gary
le mécanicien
Pamela Skiff
Patricia
Jean Christian
Le commandant Mouchard
Alexandre Dundas
André Chanu
Le toubib
Jean Ozenne
Jean Vilmont
Alain Terrane
Johnny Marchand
Don Engel
Anne Laurens
Sybil
Renée Dennsy
La bonne du curé
Joé Davray
Stuart (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Péclet
- Original Title
- Le Grand Cirque
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Péclet
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Péclet
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Circus
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What is The Big Circus about?
During the second World War. The lives of three comrades fighting in the Forces Françaises Libres' flight. Pierre is a valiant pilot, afraid of nothing. Jean is reported missing during the Normandy landings. Jacques gets killed on the very last day of the conflict, leaving behind him a weeping widow.
Who directed The Big Circus?
The Big Circus was directed by Georges Péclet.
Who stars in The Big Circus?
The principal cast of The Big Circus includes Jean Barrère, Pierre Larquey, Pierre Cressoy, Édouard Delmont, Roger Saltel.
When was The Big Circus released and how long is it?
The Big Circus was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.