Circus
“Don't trust any of these clowns”
Synopsis
Bruno, a sadistic criminal, wants clever con man Leo out of the way. Leo and his equally clever wife, Lily, are up to something. So too is Julius: he hires Leo to kill Gloria, Julius's wife. Leo does it, but then Julius shows up with the murder on tape, saying Gloria isn't his wife - it's blackmail. Leo's bookie, Troy, is also closing in, wanting to be paid. Bruno and Lily as well as Bruno and Julius have their own scams running, and Leo is their target. Maybe Leo can get Troy off his back, avoid Moose (Bruno's huge enforcer), send Gloria's corpse out of England, turn the tables on Bruno's murderous brother Caspar, and outfox Lily. Or is Lily his fox? It's a three-ring circus.
Top Cast
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John Hannah
Leo
Famke Janssen
Lily
Peter Stormare
Julius
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Troy
Fred Ward
Elmo
Brian Conley
Bruno
Amanda Donohoe
Gloria
Jason Watkins
Dom
Christopher Biggins
Arnie
Neil Stuke
Roscoe
Tommy Lister Jr.
Moose
Ian Burfield
Casper
Michael Attwell
Magnus
Lucy Akhurst
Helen
Steve Toussaint
Black
Rob Walker
Old Tramp
Louis Hammond
Jeweller
Evelyn Duah
Jeweller's Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- David Logan
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell, Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- Circus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Film Development Corporation, Circus Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Walker
David Logan
Simon Boswell, Alex Heffes
Ben Seresin
Oral Norrie Ottey
Alan Latham, James Gibb, Alberto Ardissone
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Latham
Producer
David Logan
Writer
James Gibb
Producer
Anna B. Sheppard
Costume Design
Oral Norrie Ottey
Editor
James Merifield
Production Design
Ben Seresin
Director of Photography
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Rob Walker
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Circus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circus about?
Bruno, a sadistic criminal, wants clever con man Leo out of the way. Leo and his equally clever wife, Lily, are up to something. So too is Julius: he hires Leo to kill Gloria, Julius's wife. Leo does it, but then Julius shows up with the murder on tape, saying Gloria isn't his wife - it's blackmail. Leo's bookie, Troy, is also closing in, wanting to be paid. Bruno and Lily as well as Bruno and Julius have their own scams running, and Leo is their target. Maybe Leo can get Troy off his back, avoid Moose (Bruno's huge enforcer), send Gloria's corpse out of England, turn the tables on Bruno's murderous brother Caspar, and outfox Lily. Or is Lily his fox? It's a three-ring circus.
Who directed Circus?
Circus was directed by Rob Walker.
Who stars in Circus?
The principal cast of Circus includes John Hannah, Famke Janssen, Peter Stormare, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Fred Ward.
When was Circus released and how long is it?
Circus was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Circus make at the box office?
Circus grossed $15K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circus was composed by Simon Boswell, Alex Heffes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circus?
Circus holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).