About this movie
The owner of an impoverished circus in Communist-ruled Czechoslovokia plots to flee across the border to freedom, taking his entire troupe of performers and wild animals with him.
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Quick facts
Year
1953
Runtime
1h 45m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
33
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Director
Language
EN
Cast
circus
iron curtain
czechoslovakia
anti-communism
black and white
defection
communism
circus troupe
escape plan
cold war era
escape from communism
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Questions about Man on a Tightrope
How long is Man on a Tightrope?
Man on a Tightrope has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Man on a Tightrope?
Man on a Tightrope was directed by Elia Kazan and released in 1953.
What genre is Man on a Tightrope?
Man on a Tightrope is a Drama, Thriller film (1953).
Who stars in Man on a Tightrope?
The cast of Man on a Tightrope includes Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell, Adolphe Menjou.
What is the TMDB rating for Man on a Tightrope?
Man on a Tightrope has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 33 votes.
