Circus World

Circus World

6.2IMDb Score
Released:1964-06-25
Genre:Drama
Duration:143 min
Director:Henry Hathaway
Actors:John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, Rita Hayworth, Lloyd Nolan, Richard Conte
Production:Samuel Bronston Productions

Overview:

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.

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