The Last Circus
Balada triste de trompeta
“It's showtime”
Synopsis
A trapeze artist must decide between her lust for Sergio, the Happy Clown, or her affection for Javier, the Sad Clown, both of whom are deeply disturbed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Last Circus TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-17
Top Cast
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Carlos Areces
Javier
Carolina Bang
Natalia
Antonio de la Torre
Sergio
Manuel Tallafé
Ramiro
Enrique Villén
Andrés
Santiago Segura
Padre-Payaso tonto
Alejandro Tejerías
Motorista-fantasma
Manuel Tejada
Jefe de pista
Gracia Olayo
Sonsoles
Sancho Gracia
Coronel Salcedo
Paco Sagarzazu
Anselmo
Terele Pávez
Dolores (veterinaria)
Luis Varela
Manuel (Veterinario)
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
Capitán miliciano
Fofito
Payaso listo
Juan Viadas
Franco
Fran Perea
Soldado nacional
Joaquín Climent
Padre de framilia
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 19, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.51x
-$3.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Álex de la Iglesia
- Screenplay & Story
- Álex de la Iglesia
- Original Score
- Roque Baños
- Original Title
- Balada triste de trompeta
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- uMedia, Tornasol Media, La Fabrique 2, uFilm, Castafiore Films, Mikado Film, Playtime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Álex de la Iglesia
Álex de la Iglesia
Roque Baños
Kiko de la Rica
Alejandro Lázaro
Gilles Waterkeyn, Vérane Frédiani, Franck Ribière, Gerardo Herrero, Adrian Politowski
Department Leadership Roster
Álex de la Iglesia
Writer
Álex de la Iglesia
Director
Roque Baños
Original Music Composer
Paco Delgado
Costume Design
Vérane Frédiani
Producer
Franck Ribière
Producer
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Alejandro Lázaro
Editor
Kiko de la Rica
Director of Photography
Ignacio Carreño
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Circus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Circus about?
A trapeze artist must decide between her lust for Sergio, the Happy Clown, or her affection for Javier, the Sad Clown, both of whom are deeply disturbed.
Who directed The Last Circus?
The Last Circus was directed by Álex de la Iglesia.
Who stars in The Last Circus?
The principal cast of The Last Circus includes Carlos Areces, Carolina Bang, Antonio de la Torre, Manuel Tallafé, Enrique Villén.
When was The Last Circus released and how long is it?
The Last Circus was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last Circus?
The Last Circus had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (0.51 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Last Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Circus was composed by Roque Baños.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Circus?
The Last Circus holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).