About this movie
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.
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Quick facts
Year
1986
Runtime
1h 53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
6
Genre
Music, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
based on play or musical
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Questions about Barnum
How long is Barnum?
Barnum has a runtime of 1h 53m (1 hour and 53 minutes).
Who directed Barnum?
Barnum was directed by Terry Hughes and released in 1986.
What genre is Barnum?
Barnum is a Music, TV Movie film (1986).
Who stars in Barnum?
The cast of Barnum includes Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier, Sharon Benson.
What is the TMDB rating for Barnum?
Barnum has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 6 votes.
