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The Big Show
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The Big Show

1961-05-10 · 113 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

A European circus family is torn apart by greed and jealousy.

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Directors
James B. Clark
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Associated Producers
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Esther WilliamsEsther WilliamsHillary Allen
Cliff RobertsonCliff RobertsonJosef Everard
Nehemiah PersoffNehemiah PersoffBruno Everard
Robert VaughnRobert VaughnKlaus Everard
Margia DeanMargia DeanCarlotta Martinez
David NelsonDavid NelsonEric Solden
Renate MannhardtRenate MannhardtTeresa Vizzini
Carol ChristensenGarda Everard
Kurt PecherHans Everard
Franco AndreiFranco AndreiFredrik Everard
Peter CapellPeter CapellPietro Vizzini
Stefan SchnabelStefan SchnabelLawyer
Carleton YoungCarleton YoungJudge Richter
Philo HauserPhilo HauserRingmaster
Mariza TomicFraustein
Gerd VespermannProsecutor

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