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The Clowns

1970·Movie·G·93 min·★ 6.8(106)
TV MovieComedy

Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.

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About The Clowns

The Clowns is a 1970 Italian-language tv movie and comedy film directed by Federico Fellini. The cast is led by Riccardo Billi, Gigi Reder, Tino Scotti. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.

The Clowns was produced by RAI, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica, and ORTF and made in Italy and France. It was released on December 27, 1970, and carries a G certification.

Director
Federico Fellini
Writers
Bernardino Zapponi, Federico Fellini
Release date
December 27, 1970
Original language
Italian
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
Italy, France
Production
RAI, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica, ORTF
#anarchic comedy

The Clowns cast & crew

The Clowns was directed by Federico Fellini and written by Bernardino Zapponi and Federico Fellini.

The cast features Riccardo Billi as Clown, Gigi Reder as Clown, Tino Scotti as Clown, Valentini as Clown, Fanfulla as Clown, and Merli as Clown.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nino Rota, cinematography is by Dario Di Palma, and it was produced by Ugo Guerra and Elio Scardamaglia.

Is The Clowns worth watching?

The Clowns holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy tv movie and comedy, The Clowns is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Clowns

Riccardo Billi

Riccardo Billi

Clown

Gigi Reder

Gigi Reder

Clown

Tino Scotti

Tino Scotti

Clown

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Valentini

Clown

Fanfulla

Fanfulla

Clown

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Merli

Clown

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Carlo Rizzo

Clown

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Alberto Colombaioni

Clown

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Pistoni

Clown

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Martana

Clown

Giacomo Furia

Giacomo Furia

Clown

Dante Maggio

Dante Maggio

Clown

The Clowns — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Clowns in India?

The Clowns is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The Clowns in the US?

In the US, The Clowns is streaming on Kanopy.

▸What language is The Clowns in?

The Clowns is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including German, Italian, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Clowns?

The Clowns runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

▸What is The Clowns rated?

The Clowns is rated G. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 106 ratings.

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