Trapeze(1956)
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Overview
A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a sexy female performer.
Director
Carol Reed
Studio
Joanna Productions
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Mike Ribble
Tony Curtis
as Tino Orsini
Gina Lollobrigida
as Lola
Katy Jurado
as Rosa
Thomas Gomez
as Bouglione
Johnny Puleo
as Max
Minor Watson
as John Ringling North
Gérard Landry
as Chikki
Jean-Pierre Kérien
as Otto
Sidney James
as Snake Charmer
Los Arriolas
as Specialty Act
Gamil Ratib
as Stefan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Joanna Productions • Hecht-Lancaster Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Trapeze?▼
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What is Trapeze about?▼
A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a sexy female performer.
Who directed Trapeze?▼
Trapeze was directed by Carol Reed and released in 1956. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Trapeze?▼
Trapeze has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Trapeze?▼
The cast of Trapeze includes Burt Lancaster as Mike Ribble, Tony Curtis as Tino Orsini, Gina Lollobrigida as Lola, Katy Jurado as Rosa, Thomas Gomez as Bouglione and more.
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