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The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered (1998): Cast

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The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered is a 1998 fantasy drama directed by Vladimir Bortko, starring Yuriy Kuznetsov as казак, Nina Ruslanova and Nikolai Karachentsov. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Vladimir Bortko
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered About?

The premise of The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered without spoilers.

Nikolai Khudokormuov, a film director approaching his 50th birthday, looks back on a life full of artistic quests, several marriages and children, and now lives with his mentally unstable mother. Indifferent to his surroundings, he becomes obsessed with creating his masterpiece, scrambling for funds while a beautiful, enigmatic young woman recites the futility of the world, ultimately revealing herself as Death.

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Cast & crew

The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered Cast & Characters

Yuriy Kuznetsov leads the cast as казак, with Nina Ruslanova as Тома - первая жена Николая and Nikolai Karachentsov as Николай Николаевич Худокормов. Directed by Vladimir Bortko; 25 actors are credited in all.

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More from Vladimir Bortko

More films directed by Vladimir Bortko: About Love, Iron & Blood: The Legend of Taras Bulba, Gangster’s Petersburg: Lawyer and Gangster’s Petersburg: Baron.

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The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered Also Known As

Also known as “The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Ran Away”.

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  • The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Ran Away

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The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered?

The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered released?

The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered was released on February 21, 1998.

Who directed The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered?

The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered was directed by Vladimir Bortko.

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Who is in the cast of The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered?

The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered stars Yuriy Kuznetsov as казак, Nina Ruslanova as Тома - первая жена Николая and Nikolai Karachentsov as Николай Николаевич Худокормов, among 25 credited actors.

Does The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered have a post-credit scene?

No. The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered in?

The original language of The Circus Burned Down and the Clowns Scattered is Russian.

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