Circus World(1964)
John Wayne Wild Across the World!
Circus World Synopsis
Circus owner Matt Masters is beset by disasters as he attempts a European tour of his circus. At the same time, he is caught in an emotional bind between his adopted daughter and her mother.
Circus World (1964) is a drama film directed by Henry Hathaway, released on June 25, 1964 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth and Lloyd Nolan. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Hathaway
- Writers:
- Ben Hecht, Nicholas Ray, Julian Zimet
- Producers:
- Samuel Bronston
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Hildyard
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Samuel Bronston Productions
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Circus World (1964) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Circus World before you stream it.
Circus World Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Matt Masters
Claudia Cardinale
as Toni Alfredo
Rita Hayworth
as Lili Alfredo
Lloyd Nolan
as Cap Carson
Richard Conte
as Aldo Alfredo
John Smith
as Steve McCabe
Katherine Kath
as Hilda
Wanda Rotha
as Mrs. Schuman
Maggie Rennie
as Anna
Anne Caprile
as Giovana (french voice)
- Hans Dantes
Hans Dantes
as Emile Schuman
- Francois Calepides
Francois Calepides
as Ringmaster
Key crew
Directed by Henry Hathaway, written by Ben Hecht, Nicholas Ray and Julian Zimet, produced by Samuel Bronston.
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Circus World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 89 ratings.
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Circus World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Circus World online?
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Circus World (1964) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video 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 Circus World?
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The main cast of Circus World (1964) includes John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth, Lloyd Nolan and Richard Conte. The film was directed by Henry Hathaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Circus World released?
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Circus World was released on June 25, 1964 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Circus World worth watching?
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Circus World (1964) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Circus World?
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Yes. The official Circus World trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.