Alegría
“Alegria, Cirque du Soleil”
Synopsis
Frac, a mime who is suffering from a severe bout of depression, happens to meet a troupe of circus entertainers and immediately falls in love with one of the stars, Giulietta. But while his affection for Giulietta and admiration for the performers gives him a new lease on life, Giulietta's father, the leader of the troupe, opposes the relationship and is determined to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Frac and Giulietta discover a gang of children who are held prisoner by a criminal leader who forces them to do his bidding, and they devise a plan to win the kids their freedom. .
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René Bazinet
Frac
Frank Langella
Fleur
Mako
Old Momo
Julie Cox
Giulietta
Heathcote Williams
Marcello
Brian Dewhurst
Old Taps
Clipper Miano
Momo
Whoopi Goldberg
Baby Clown
Elena Lev
Sassy
Chuck Shamata
Narrator (Voice)
Andre Sleegers
Henchman
Chip Bray
Man in Resturaunt
Steve Othman
Strongman
Batmuhkh Batjargal
The Little Budda
Serguei Chachelev
Serguei
Frederic Charest
Drums
Ulziibayar Chimed
The Contortionist
Jennifer Chung
Fast Track / Russian Bars
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 3, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Dragone
- Screenplay & Story
- Rudy Barichello
- Original Score
- Benoit Jutras
- Original Title
- Alegría
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cirque du Soleil Images, Bravo Network Canada, Serpent Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Dragone
Rudy Barichello
Benoit Jutras
Pierre Mignot
Yves Langlois
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Dragone
Director
Dominique Lemieux
Costume Design
Benoit Jutras
Original Music Composer
Rudy Barichello
Writer
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Yves Langlois
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alegría
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alegría about?
Frac, a mime who is suffering from a severe bout of depression, happens to meet a troupe of circus entertainers and immediately falls in love with one of the stars, Giulietta. But while his affection for Giulietta and admiration for the performers gives him a new lease on life, Giulietta's father, the leader of the troupe, opposes the relationship and is determined to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Frac and Giulietta discover a gang of children who are held prisoner by a criminal leader who forces them to do his bidding, and they devise a plan to win the kids their freedom. .
Who directed Alegría?
Alegría was directed by Franco Dragone.
Who stars in Alegría?
The principal cast of Alegría includes René Bazinet, Frank Langella, Mako, Julie Cox, Heathcote Williams.
When was Alegría released and how long is it?
Alegría was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Alegría?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alegría was composed by Benoit Jutras.