Circus World (1964): Cast & Plot
Circus World is a 1964 drama directed by Henry Hathaway, starring José Terrón as Circus rider, John Wayne and Lloyd Nolan. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Bronston Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Circus World About?
The premise of Circus World without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Matt Masters, a seasoned circus proprietor, faces a cascade of setbacks while trying to launch a European tour for his show. Simultaneously, he wrestles with a painful emotional dilemma, torn between his adopted daughter and the woman who raised her, testing his loyalties and resolve.
Circus World Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- circus
- wild west show
- hathaway and wayne
- mother
- cowboy
- epic drama
- search
- trapeze
- redheaded woman
- cowboy hat
- cowboy boots
- epic
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- circus cowboy
- vienna austria
- rome italy
- prague czechoslovakia
- paris france
- copenhagen denmark
- barcelona spain
- winter
- toledo spain
- spain
- revenge
- reunion
- new york city
- milan italy
- menace
- italy
- harbor
- france
- finland
- cigarette smoking
- brussels belgium
- belgium
- austria
- acrobat
- 1910s
- stagecoach
- robbery
- indian attack
- circus performer
- suicide
- capsize
- superstition
- fire
- mother daughter relationship
Circus World Cast & Characters
José Terrón leads the cast as Circus rider, with John Wayne as Matt Masters and Lloyd Nolan as Cap Carson. Directed by Henry Hathaway; 17 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Hathaway
- José Terrón as Circus rider
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John Wayne as Matt Masters -
Lloyd Nolan as Cap Carson -
Rita Hayworth as Lili Alfredo
Also Starring in Circus World
· 13 more- Claudia Cardinale Toni Alfredo
- John Smith Steve McCabe
- Richard Conte Aldo Alfredo
- Hans Dantes Emile Schuman
- Moustache Bartender
- Katherine Kath Hilda
- Anne Caprile Giovana (french voice)
- Maggie Rennie Anna
- Wanda Rotha Mrs. Schuman
- Catherine Ellison Molly
- Sydna Scott
- Margaret Fuller
- Francois Calepides Ringmaster
More from Henry Hathaway
More films directed by Henry Hathaway, best-rated first: True Grit, Niagara, The Sons of Katie Elder and How the West Was Won.
Circus World Plot Summary
What happens in Circus World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Matt Masters, John Wayne, is a Wild West circus star in the mold of Buffalo Bill Cody. In 1885 he buys a bankrupt circus and, through a steady hand and daring vision, rebuilds it into a spectacular blend of three-ring grandeur and Wild West showmanship. For more than a decade he has toured the United States, but as the century turns he sets his sights on Europe, hoping the continental stages will finally crown his lasting legacy.
Full summary
The whole story of Circus World, scene by scene
Circus World Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Circus World.
How Well Do You Know Circus World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the Wild West circus star who purchases the bankrupt circus?
Circus World Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Circus-Welt” and “O Mundo do Circo”.
- Also known as
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- Circus-Welt
- O Mundo do Circo
- The Magnificent Showman
- Zirkuswelt
- Zirkuswelt - Held der Arena
- Wild West Show
- Il circo e la sua grande avventura
- El fabuloso mundo del circo
- Le Plus Grand Cirque du Monde
- Held der Arena
- Το Μεγαλύτερο Τσίρκο του Κόσμου
- A cirkusz világa
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- עולם הקרקס
- サーカスの世界
- Светът на цирка
- 서커스 인생
- Мир цирка
- 大马戏团
- Areenan hurjapäät
- Świat cyrku
- El fabulós món del circ
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Circus, The Circus and The Circus.
Circus World FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Circus World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Circus World?
Circus World runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Circus World released?
Circus World was released on June 25, 1964.
Who directed Circus World?
Circus World was directed by Henry Hathaway.
More films by Henry Hathaway Who is in the cast of Circus World?
Circus World stars José Terrón as Circus rider, John Wayne as Matt Masters and Lloyd Nolan as Cap Carson, among 17 credited actors.
Does Circus World have a post-credit scene?
No. Circus World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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