Side Show (1981): Cast
Side Show is a 1981 mystery thriller starring Anthony Franciosa as Zaranov, William Windom and William Conrad. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Krofft Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Side Show About?
The premise of Side Show without spoilers.
When the final act ends and the audience departs, a teenage runaway joins a traveling circus as a side‑show puppeteer. He soon discovers that the colorful performers hide disturbing, dangerous secrets, turning the spectacle into a chilling nightmare. As he delves deeper, he must decide whether to expose the truth or become part of a macabre display.
Side Show Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- cougar
- cougar as older woman
- cougar toyboy relationship
- boy toy
- sexual predator
- female sexual predator
- puppet theater
- puppeteer
- puppet
- puppet master
- puppet show
- loss of innocence
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- jimmy durante character
- reference to jimmy durante
- jimmy durante impression
- mature woman seduces teenage boy
- older woman seduces younger man
- mature woman teenage boy sex
- circus
- witness
- sword swallower
- runaway
- murder
- lion tamer
- train
- tiger
- racist
- large lady
- little person
- carnival
- wild boy
- sideshow
- circus vargas
- freak
Side Show Cast & Characters
Anthony Franciosa leads the cast as Zaranov, with William Windom as Byron Gage and William Conrad as Ring Announcer (voice).
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Anthony Franciosa as Zaranov -
William Windom as Byron Gage - William Conrad as Ring Announcer (voice)
- Red Buttons as Harry Hubbell
Also Starring in Side Show
· 22 more- Connie Stevens Graciela
- Jerry Maren Tom Tiny
- Lance Kerwin Nick Pallas
- Patrick Gorman Ticket Taker
- Albert Paulsen Otto Scholl
- Barbara Rhoades Paula Picasso
- Calvin Levels Billy Johnson
- Patty Maloney Thelma Tiny
- Bob Yerkes Man Without a Face
- Tim Cunningham Michael Janis
- Sandra Elaine Allen Goliatha
- John Edward Allen Antonio
- Teresa Baxter Helen Janis
- Oaky Miller Barker
- Diego Barquinero The Wild Boy
- Joy McConnochie Ronda
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- Richard C. Beard Excalibur
- Bonnie Marino Susan Janis
- Ernest Phillips Roustabout
- Clifford Vargas Ringmaster
- Rex Williams' Elephants Elephant Trainer
- Lawrence Grant Jayner The Lion Tamer
Side Show Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Asesinato bajo la lona” and “Mord i manesjen”.
- Also known as
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- Asesinato bajo la lona
- Mord i manesjen
- Morte no Circo
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Side Show FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Side Show, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Side Show?
Side Show runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Side Show released?
Side Show was released on June 5, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Side Show?
Side Show stars Anthony Franciosa as Zaranov, William Windom as Byron Gage and William Conrad as Ring Announcer (voice), among 26 credited actors.
Does Side Show have a post-credit scene?
No. Side Show has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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