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P.T. Barnum (1999): Cast

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P.T. Barnum is a 1999 drama directed by Simon Wincer, starring Beau Bridges as P.T. Barnum, Jordan Bridges and Josh Ryan Evans. It runs 3 hours.

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P.T. Barnum (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Director
Simon Wincer
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is P.T. Barnum About?

The premise of P.T. Barnum without spoilers.

The series follows P.T. Barnum from his early days managing an elderly woman who claimed to have cared for George Washington, through his rise as a master promoter of curiosities and spectacles. It chronicles his sensational museum, the career of General Tom Thumb, the strain his enterprises placed on his family, and culminates in the creation of the legendary Ringling Brothers‑Barnum & Bailey Circus.

P.T. Barnum Themes & Keywords

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  • jenny lind character
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Cast & crew

P.T. Barnum Cast & Characters

Beau Bridges leads the cast as P.T. Barnum, with Jordan Bridges as Young P.T. Barnum and Josh Ryan Evans as (General) Tom Thumb. Directed by Simon Wincer; 48 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Simon Wincer

More films directed by Simon Wincer, best-rated first: Free Willy, Quigley Down Under, Phar Lap and Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.

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P.T. Barnum Also Known As

Also known as “Великий комбинатор”.

Also known as
  • Великий комбинатор

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FAQ

P.T. Barnum FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of P.T. Barnum, each answered in a sentence.

How long is P.T. Barnum?

P.T. Barnum runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

When was P.T. Barnum released?

P.T. Barnum was released on September 12, 1999.

Who directed P.T. Barnum?

P.T. Barnum was directed by Simon Wincer.

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Who is in the cast of P.T. Barnum?

P.T. Barnum stars Beau Bridges as P.T. Barnum, Jordan Bridges as Young P.T. Barnum and Josh Ryan Evans as (General) Tom Thumb, among 48 credited actors.

Does P.T. Barnum have a post-credit scene?

No. P.T. Barnum has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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