Side Show
“The curtain comes down! The crowd goes home! The nightmare begins...”
Synopsis
A teenage boy who runs off to join the circus as a side show puppeteer stumbles onto the dark secrets of the fellow performers.
Top Cast
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Lance Kerwin
Nick Pallas
Connie Stevens
Graciela
William Windom
Byron Gage
Barbara Rhoades
Paula Picasso
Albert Paulsen
Otto Scholl
Calvin Levels
Billy Johnson
Anthony Franciosa
Zaranov
Red Buttons
Harry Hubbell
Patty Maloney
Thelma Tiny
Jerry Maren
Tom Tiny
Sandra Elaine Allen
Goliatha
Clifford Vargas
Ringmaster
Joy McConnochie
Ronda
John Edward Allen
Antonio
Richard C. Beard
Excalibur
Bob Yerkes
Man Without a Face
Emma Creighton
Dora Dolley
Oaky Miller
Barker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Conrad
- Screenplay & Story
- George Kirgo
- Original Score
- Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- Side Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Krofft Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Conrad
George Kirgo
Ralph Burns
Jack Swain
Howard Epstein
Marty Krofft, George Kirgo, Sid Krofft
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Epstein
Editor
George Kirgo
Producer
George Kirgo
Writer
William Conrad
Director
Jack Swain
Director of Photography
Ralph Burns
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Side Show
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Side Show about?
A teenage boy who runs off to join the circus as a side show puppeteer stumbles onto the dark secrets of the fellow performers.
Who directed Side Show?
Side Show was directed by William Conrad.
Who stars in Side Show?
The principal cast of Side Show includes Lance Kerwin, Connie Stevens, William Windom, Barbara Rhoades, Albert Paulsen.
When was Side Show released and how long is it?
Side Show was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Side Show?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Side Show was composed by Ralph Burns.