When the Circus Came to Town (1981): Cast
When the Circus Came to Town is a 1981 drama directed by Boris Sagal, starring Elizabeth Montgomery as Mary Flynn, Christopher Plummer and Eileen Brennan. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is When the Circus Came to Town About?
The premise of When the Circus Came to Town without spoilers.
Mary Flynn (Montgomery), a woman nearing middle age in a small town, sees the circus arrive and realizes she must change herself if anything will ever shift. She abandons her sheltered routine, runs away, and joins the traveling troupe. As she learns the ropes, faces new challenges, and discovers freedom, she ultimately embraces her new life with happiness.
When the Circus Came to Town Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- six word title
- circus
When the Circus Came to Town Cast & Characters
Elizabeth Montgomery leads the cast as Mary Flynn, with Christopher Plummer as Duke Royal and Eileen Brennan as Jessy. Directed by Boris Sagal; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Boris Sagal
- Elizabeth Montgomery as Mary Flynn
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Christopher Plummer as Duke Royal -
Eileen Brennan as Jessy - Anne Haney as Blossom
Also Starring in When the Circus Came to Town
· 19 more- J. Don Ferguson Andre Probashka
- Wallace Wilkinson Minister
- Charles Lawlor Redneck (uncredited)
- Russell Saunders Ivan Probashka
- Charles Kaufman Man in Diner
- Don Devendorf Motel Clerk (uncredited)
- Bob Yerkes Georgi Probashka
- George Ellis Rodriguez
- Clara Dunn Ms. Bailey
- Anne Shropshire Aunt Helen
- Gretchen Wyler Olivia Probashka
- Tommy Madden Louie
- Mark Yerkes Sergei Probashka
- Timothy Hill Schuller
- Tena Worthington Mrs. Sharp
- William Starrs Mr. Salveson
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- Bobbi Kemp Sexy Girl
- Carol Stebbing Priscilla
- Nicholas Warf Juggler (uncredited)
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When the Circus Came to Town FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When the Circus Came to Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is When the Circus Came to Town?
When the Circus Came to Town runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was When the Circus Came to Town released?
When the Circus Came to Town was released on January 20, 1981.
Who directed When the Circus Came to Town?
When the Circus Came to Town was directed by Boris Sagal.
More films by Boris Sagal Who is in the cast of When the Circus Came to Town?
When the Circus Came to Town stars Elizabeth Montgomery as Mary Flynn, Christopher Plummer as Duke Royal and Eileen Brennan as Jessy, among 23 credited actors.
Does When the Circus Came to Town have a post-credit scene?
No. When the Circus Came to Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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