Man on a Tightrope
Director: Elia Kazan
"It's true! The stranger-than-fiction story that screams with SUSPENSE!"
The owner of an impoverished circus in Communist-ruled Czechoslovokia plots to flee across the border to freedom, taking his entire troupe of performers and wild animals with him.
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Cast
Fredric March
Karel Cernik
Terry Moore
Tereza Cernik
Gloria Grahame
Zama Cernik
Cameron Mitchell
Joe Vosdek
Adolphe Menjou
Fesker
Robert Beatty
Barovic
Richard Boone
Krofta
Alexander D'Arcy
Rudolph (as Alex D'Arcy)
Pat Henning
Konradin
Paul Hartman
Jaremir
John Dehner
The Chief
Gert Fröbe
In brief
Man on a Tightrope (1953) is a drama, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 35 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 45min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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Where can I watch Man on a Tightrope online?
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How long is Man on a Tightrope?
Man on a Tightrope runs 105 minutes (1h 45min).
What rating does Man on a Tightrope have?
Man on a Tightrope has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 35 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Man on a Tightrope from?
Man on a Tightrope was released in 1953.
