The Circus

The Circus

98 mins | Drama | Jan. 25, 1952

Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.

The Circus

98 mins | Drama | Jan. 25, 1952

The Circus
Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.
Producers Tobis Portuguesa
Original title Saltimbancos
Directors Manuel Guimarães
Writers Leão Penedo, Manuel Guimarães

Cast

Maria Olguim

as Miss Dolly

Helga Liné

as Delmirinha

Artur Semedo

as Tony

José Victor

as Felismino

Manuel Correia

as Adriani

Jaime Zenóglio

as Jesuíno

Fernando Gusmão

as Chico

António Rosa

as Jongleur