The Cirque: An American Odyssey(1989)
Un Cirque en Amérique
The Cirque: An American Odyssey Synopsis
In 1988, the Cirque du Soleil toured the United States and set up its big top in New York City - a grand three-ring circus in itself! - garnering rave reviews. Behind the scenes, artists working in the fledgling Quebec circus talk about what it means to them to be a part of this success, and also the price they pay for sharing the American Dream.
The Cirque: An American Odyssey (1989) is a documentary film directed by Nathalie Petrowski, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Michel Barette, Amélie Demay, Denis Lacombe and Guy Laliberté.
- Director:
- Nathalie Petrowski
- Writers:
- Nathalie Petrowski
- Producers:
- Éric Michel
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Cirque: An American Odyssey Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michel Barette
Michel Barette
- Amélie Demay
Amélie Demay
- Denis Lacombe
Denis Lacombe
Guy Laliberté
- Angela Laurier
Angela Laurier
- Francine Dolorez Leonard
Francine Dolorez Leonard
- Yves Neveu
Yves Neveu
- Abe Pollin
Abe Pollin
Key crew
Directed by Nathalie Petrowski, written by Nathalie Petrowski, produced by Éric Michel.
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The Cirque: An American Odyssey – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Cirque: An American Odyssey?
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The main cast of The Cirque: An American Odyssey (1989) includes Michel Barette, Amélie Demay, Denis Lacombe, Guy Laliberté and Angela Laurier. The film was directed by Nathalie Petrowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cirque: An American Odyssey released?
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The Cirque: An American Odyssey was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 50m.