Rings Around the World
Synopsis
While writing a book on the circus, author John Shawcross reflects upon the great acts he has seen over the years and the mystique of circus people. He recalls the solo trapeze act of La Mara; Tarzan, Sahib, and their elephant; Marco's sword-balancing act; an archery act in which Grey Arrow shoots an apple off the head of Zuni, his wife; the Mascott Sisters' head-to-head balancing act on a high ladder; the juggling of Rudy Cardenas; high bar specialists, the Tongas; Gunther Gebel Williams with his tiger; the flying bar act of the Laribles; Carl Sembach-Krone's trained horses; lion tamer Pablo Noel; the Gaonas and the Four Titos on the trampoline; the Flying Armors on the flying trapeze; Frieda Krone and her elephants; Fredy Knie, Sr., and his Lippizaner; the Francesco Clowns; Lilly Yokoi on her bicycle; Mendez and Seitz on the tightrope; and Pauline Schumann on the trick horse.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Wolfson
- Original Title
- Rings Around the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Cates
Victor Wolfson
Gilbert Cates, Arthur Rosenblum
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Cates
Director
Victor Wolfson
Screenplay
Gilbert Cates
Producer
Arthur Rosenblum
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rings Around the World
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What is Rings Around the World about?
While writing a book on the circus, author John Shawcross reflects upon the great acts he has seen over the years and the mystique of circus people. He recalls the solo trapeze act of La Mara; Tarzan, Sahib, and their elephant; Marco's sword-balancing act; an archery act in which Grey Arrow shoots an apple off the head of Zuni, his wife; the Mascott Sisters' head-to-head balancing act on a high ladder; the juggling of Rudy Cardenas; high bar specialists, the Tongas; Gunther Gebel Williams with his tiger; the flying bar act of the Laribles; Carl Sembach-Krone's trained horses; lion tamer Pablo Noel; the Gaonas and the Four Titos on the trampoline; the Flying Armors on the flying trapeze; Frieda Krone and her elephants; Fredy Knie, Sr., and his Lippizaner; the Francesco Clowns; Lilly Yokoi on her bicycle; Mendez and Seitz on the tightrope; and Pauline Schumann on the trick horse.
Who directed Rings Around the World?
Rings Around the World was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Who stars in Rings Around the World?
The principal cast of Rings Around the World includes Don Ameche, Rudy Cardenas, Sonny Frankello, Sonny Frankello, Armando Gaona.
When was Rings Around the World released and how long is it?
Rings Around the World was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rings Around the World?
Rings Around the World holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).