Man on a Tightrope(1953)
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Man on a Tightrope Synopsis
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.
Man on a Tightrope (1953) is a drama and thriller film directed by Elia Kazan, released on May 21, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame and Cameron Mitchell. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Elia Kazan
- Writers:
- Neil Paterson, Robert E. Sherwood
- Producers:
- Robert L. Jacks
- Cinematographer:
- Georg Krause
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox, Bavaria Film
- Status:
- Released
Man on a Tightrope (1953) Trailer
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Man on a Tightrope Videos & Clips
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MAN ON A TIGHTROPE (1953) Theatrical Trailer - Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame
Trailer
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Featurette
Man on a Tightrope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fredric March
as Karel Cernik
Terry Moore
as Tereza Cernik
Gloria Grahame
as Zama Cernik
Cameron Mitchell
as Joe Vosdek
Adolphe Menjou
as Fesker
Robert Beatty
as Barovic
Richard Boone
as Krofta
Alexander D'Arcy
as Rudolph (as Alex D'Arcy)
Pat Henning
as Konradin
Paul Hartman
as Jaremir
John Dehner
as The Chief
Gert Fröbe
Key crew
Directed by Elia Kazan, written by Neil Paterson and Robert E. Sherwood, produced by Robert L. Jacks.
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Man on a Tightrope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 35 ratings.
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Man on a Tightrope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man on a Tightrope online?
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Man on a Tightrope (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Man on a Tightrope?
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The main cast of Man on a Tightrope (1953) includes Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell and Adolphe Menjou. The film was directed by Elia Kazan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man on a Tightrope released?
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Man on a Tightrope was released on May 21, 1953 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Man on a Tightrope worth watching?
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Man on a Tightrope (1953) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Man on a Tightrope?
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