Movie

Man on a Tightrope

“It's true! The stranger-than-fiction story that screams with SUSPENSE!”

★ 6.6(33)19531h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Elia Kazan
Release date: 1953-05-21
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Man on a Tightrope — trailer

About Man on a Tightrope

Man on a Tightrope is a 1953 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Elia Kazan, starring Fredric March, Terry Moore and Gloria Grahame. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Man on a Tightrope in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

circusiron curtainczechoslovakiaanti-communismblack and whitedefectioncommunismcircus troupeescape plancold war eraescape from communism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Man on a Tightrope in New Zealand?+

Man on a Tightrope is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Man on a Tightrope on Netflix?+

Man on a Tightrope is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Man on a Tightrope?+

Man on a Tightrope has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Man on a Tightrope?+

Man on a Tightrope stars Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell and Adolphe Menjou.

When did Man on a Tightrope come out?+

Man on a Tightrope is a 1953 movie directed by Elia Kazan.

What genre is Man on a Tightrope?+

Man on a Tightrope is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Man on a Tightrope?+

Man on a Tightrope was directed by Elia Kazan.