Barnum(1986)
The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!
Barnum Synopsis
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.
Barnum (1986) is a music and tv movie film directed by Terry Hughes, released on December 26, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath and Christina Collier. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry Hughes
- Writers:
- Michael Stewart, Mark Bramble, Cy Coleman
- Producers:
- Harold Fielding
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Barnum Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Crawford
as Phineas Taylor Barnum
Eileen Battye
as Charity 'Chairy' Barnum
- Michael Heath
Michael Heath
as The Ringmaster
Christina Collier
as Jenny Lind
- Sharon Benson
Sharon Benson
as Joice Heth
- Paul Miller
Paul Miller
as Tom Thumb
- Peter Barbour
Peter Barbour
as Ensemble
- Sue Barbour
Sue Barbour
as Ensemble
- Michael Cantwell
Michael Cantwell
as Ensemble
- Perry Davey
Perry Davey
as Ensemble
- James Francis Johnston
James Francis Johnston
as Ensemble
- Graham Fawcett
Graham Fawcett
as Ensemble
Key crew
Directed by Terry Hughes, written by Michael Stewart, Mark Bramble and Cy Coleman, produced by Harold Fielding.
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Barnum Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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Barnum – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barnum online?
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Barnum (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Barnum?
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The main cast of Barnum (1986) includes Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier and Sharon Benson. The film was directed by Terry Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Barnum released?
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Barnum was released on December 26, 1986 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Barnum worth watching?
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Barnum (1986) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.