

Circus of Fear
1966-04-29 · 91 min · ★ 5.5
A circus becomes the location for stolen loot and murder.
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- Directors
- John Llewellyn Moxey, Werner Jacobs
- Production companies
- Proudweeks, Circus Films, Constantin Film
- Countries
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Christopher LeeGregor
Leo GennElliott
Anthony NewlandsBarberini
Heinz DracheCarl
Eddi ArentEddie
Klaus KinskiManfred
Margaret LeeGina
Suzy KendallNatasha
Cecil ParkerSir John
Victor MaddernMason
Maurice KaufmannMario
Tom BowmanJackson
Skip MartinMr. Big
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