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American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow (2008): Cast

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American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow is a 2008 documentary directed by Nick Basile, starring Todd Robbins and Dan Meyer. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Nick Basile
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow About?

The premise of American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow without spoilers.

Follow Carny Maestro Todd Robbins alongside award‑winning filmmaker Nick Basile as they venture deep into the modern circus‑sideshow. They encounter fire‑eaters, human blockheads, contortionists, self‑styled professional lunatics and a host of other extraordinary performers, revealing the hidden lives, skills and lore behind these timeless oddities.

American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow Themes & Keywords

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  • fire
  • journey
  • world
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Cast & crew

American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow Cast

Todd Robbins leads the cast, with Dan Meyer. Directed by Nick Basile.

From the director

More from Nick Basile

One more film directed by Nick Basile: Dark.

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American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow?

American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow released?

American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow was released on January 8, 2008.

Who directed American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow?

American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow was directed by Nick Basile.

More films by Nick Basile

Who is in the cast of American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow?

American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow stars Todd Robbins and Dan Meyer.

Does American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow have a post-credit scene?

No. American Carny: True Tales from the Circus Sideshow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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