Circus World
“John Wayne Wild Across the World!”
Circus owner Matt Masters is beset by disasters as he attempts a European tour of his circus. At the same time, he is caught in an emotional bind between his adopted daughter and her mother.
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Where is Circus World streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Pluto TV | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Circus World
Circus World is a 1964 English-language drama film directed by Henry Hathaway. The cast is led by John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth. It has a runtime of 2h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.
Circus World was produced by Samuel Bronston Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 25, 1964, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Writers
- Ben Hecht, Nicholas Ray, Julian Zimet
- Release date
- June 25, 1964
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Production
- Samuel Bronston Productions
Circus World cast & crew
Circus World was directed by Henry Hathaway and written by Ben Hecht, Nicholas Ray, and Julian Zimet.
The cast features John Wayne as Matt Masters, Claudia Cardinale as Toni Alfredo, Rita Hayworth as Lili Alfredo, Lloyd Nolan as Cap Carson, Richard Conte as Aldo Alfredo, and John Smith as Steve McCabe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Jack Hildyard, and it was produced by Samuel Bronston.
Is Circus World worth watching?
Circus World holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 23m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Circus World is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Circus World
John Wayne
Matt Masters
Claudia Cardinale
Toni Alfredo
Rita Hayworth
Lili Alfredo
Lloyd Nolan
Cap Carson
Richard Conte
Aldo Alfredo
John Smith
Steve McCabe
Katherine Kath
Hilda
Wanda Rotha
Mrs. Schuman
Maggie Rennie
Anna
Anne Caprile
Giovana (french voice)
Hans Dantes
Emile Schuman
Francois Calepides
Ringmaster
Circus World — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Circus World in United States?
Circus World is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Circus World in?
Circus World is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Circus World?
Circus World runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
▸What is Circus World rated?
Circus World is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
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