The Greatest Show on Earth(1952)
“The Heartbeat Story of Circus People, Filmed with the Cooperation of Ringling Bros. - Barnum and Bailey Circus!”
Overview
To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$36M
Cast
Betty Hutton
as Holly
Cornel Wilde
as The Great Sebastian
Charlton Heston
as Brad Braden
Dorothy Lamour
as Phyllis
Gloria Grahame
as Angel
James Stewart
as Buttons
Henry Wilcoxon
as Agent Gregory
Lyle Bettger
as Klaus
Lawrence Tierney
as Mr. Henderson
Emmett Kelly
as Emmett Kelly
Cucciola
as Cucciola
Antoinette Concello
as Antoinette Concello
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
2h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$36M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Where can I watch The Greatest Show on Earth?▼
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What is The Greatest Show on Earth about?▼
To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin a dangerous one-upmanship duel in the ring, while he pursues her on the ground.
Who directed The Greatest Show on Earth?▼
The Greatest Show on Earth was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and released in 1952. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Greatest Show on Earth?▼
The Greatest Show on Earth has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
Who stars in The Greatest Show on Earth?▼
The cast of The Greatest Show on Earth includes Betty Hutton as Holly, Cornel Wilde as The Great Sebastian, Charlton Heston as Brad Braden, Dorothy Lamour as Phyllis, Gloria Grahame as Angel and more.
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