The Circus (1951)
Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.
Director: Manuel Guimarães
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 24, 1951
Cast
- Maria Olguim - Miss Dolly
- Helga Liné - Delmirinha
- Artur Semedo - Tony
- José Victor - Felismino
- Manuel Correia - Adriani
- Jaime Zenóglio - Jesuíno
- Fernando Gusmão - Chico
- António Rosa - Jongleur
Screenplay
- Leão Penedo
- Manuel Guimarães (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Salazar Diniz
Production: Tobis Portuguesa
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Manuel Guimarães
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Circus about?
- Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.
- Who directed The Circus?
- The Circus was directed by Manuel Guimarães.
- Who stars in The Circus?
- The Circus stars Maria Olguim, Helga Liné, Artur Semedo, José Victor, Manuel Correia, Jaime Zenóglio.
- How long is The Circus?
- The Circus has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Circus?
- The Circus is a Drama film.
- Where was The Circus produced?
- The Circus was produced in Portugal.