The Great Wallendas (1978)
Drama based on the legendary circus family, its spectacular but tragic career, and its unique aerial act that includes the seven-member pyramid that led to the 1962 accident in which two of the troupe were killed and another permanently paralyzed.
Director: Larry Elikann
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 12, 1978
Cast
- Lloyd Bridges - Karl Wallenda
- Britt Ekland - Jenny Wallenda
- Taina Elg - Helen Wallenda
- Cathy Rigby - Jana Schmidt
- John van Dreelen - Herman Wallenda
- Michael McGuire - Arnold Fielding
- Ben Fuhrman - Gunther Wallenda
- Travis Hudson - Lotte Schmidt
- Bruce Ornstein - Mario Wallenda
- Stephen Parr - Dick Faughnan
Screenplay
Music: Bill Soden, Joe Weber
Cinematography: Bob Bailin
Editing: Eric Albertson, Patrick McMahon
Production: Daniel Wilson Productions, NBC Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography, docudrama
More Films by Director: Larry Elikann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Wallendas about?
- Drama based on the legendary circus family, its spectacular but tragic career, and its unique aerial act that includes the seven-member pyramid that led to the 1962 accident in which two of the troupe were killed and another permanently paralyzed.
- Who directed The Great Wallendas?
- The Great Wallendas was directed by Larry Elikann.
- Who stars in The Great Wallendas?
- The Great Wallendas stars Lloyd Bridges, Britt Ekland, Taina Elg, Cathy Rigby, John van Dreelen, Michael McGuire.
- How long is The Great Wallendas?
- The Great Wallendas has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Wallendas?
- The Great Wallendas is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Great Wallendas produced?
- The Great Wallendas was produced in United States of America.