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Circus of Fear (1966): Cast

Circus of Fear (1966) movie poster

Circus of Fear is a 1966 horror thriller directed by John Llewellyn Moxey and Werner Jacobs, starring Christopher Lee as Gregor, Klaus Kinski and Cecil Parker. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Circus of Fear (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Horror , Thriller , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Circus of Fear About?

The premise of Circus of Fear without spoilers.

The most horrifying syndicate of evil in history! A circus becomes the location for stolen loot and murder.

Circus of Fear Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • circus
  • manhunt
  • psychotronic film
  • switch blade
  • cabin cruiser
  • fake road closure
  • bound and gagged
  • electrical tape gag
  • knocked out from behind
  • zip line
  • tear gas grenade
  • five pound note
+38 more
  • one pound note
  • pack of money
  • police chase
  • buying a car
  • driving down a hill
  • dumping a car in a river
  • bag man
  • comedy trapeze act
  • knife throwing act
  • male african lion
  • female lion tamer
  • lighting a cigarette for a woman
  • woman wrapped in a bed sheet
  • female african lion
  • fake blood
  • disappearing trick
  • trick riding
  • stabbed in the chest
  • arson
  • german shepherd
  • falling off a cliff
  • climbing a rope ladder
  • man wears a hood
  • man wears a stocking mask
  • woman wears a leotard
  • wristwatch
  • wolselet police car
  • austin van
  • silencer
  • flashlight
  • ringmaster
  • trapeze
  • pentax camera
  • police inspector
  • detective sergeant
  • photographer
  • ford prefect
  • little person
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Cast & crew

Circus of Fear Cast & Characters

Christopher Lee leads the cast as Gregor, with Klaus Kinski as Manfred and Cecil Parker as Sir John. Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey and Werner Jacobs; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Circus of Fear

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From the directors

More from John Llewellyn Moxey and Werner Jacobs

More films directed by John Llewellyn Moxey and Werner Jacobs: Lady Mobster, Through Naked Eyes, The Cradle Will Fall and I, Desire.

Videos

Circus of Fear Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Circus of Fear / Official Trailer (1966)
  • Featurette Joe Dante on CIRCUS OF FEAR
Cars

Cars in Circus of Fear

17 cars on screen, including the 1961 Wolseley 6/99 and the 1961 Austin J4.

All 17 cars
  • 1961 Wolseley 6/99 in Circus of Fear 1961 Wolseley 6/99 Main role
  • 1961 Austin J4 in Circus of Fear 1961 Austin J4 Important role
  • 1961 Chevrolet Impala in Circus of Fear 1961 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 1959 Ford Prefect in Circus of Fear 1959 Ford Prefect Important role
Details

Circus of Fear Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Psycho-Circus” and “Das Rätsel des silbernen Dreieck”.

Also known as
  • Psycho-Circus
  • Das Rätsel des silbernen Dreieck
  • Das Rätsel des silbernen Dreiecks
  • Circus Killer
  • Edgar Wallace - Das Rätsel des silbernen Dreieck
  • Il lungo coltello di Londra
  • 恐惧马戏团
  • O Circo do Medo
  • Záhada stříbrného trojúhelníku
  • Le cirque de la peur
  • Цирк страха
  • 서커스 오브 피어

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FAQ

Circus of Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Circus of Fear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Circus of Fear?

Circus of Fear runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Circus of Fear released?

Circus of Fear was released on April 29, 1966.

Who directed Circus of Fear?

Circus of Fear was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey and Werner Jacobs.

More films by John Llewellyn Moxey

Who is in the cast of Circus of Fear?

Circus of Fear stars Christopher Lee as Gregor, Klaus Kinski as Manfred and Cecil Parker as Sir John, among 23 credited actors.

Does Circus of Fear have a post-credit scene?

No. Circus of Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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