Alarm at the Circus
Originally released in 1954. Alarm at the Circus is a drama/crime film. directed by Gerhard Klein. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Erwin Geschonneck, Hans Winter, and Ernst-Georg Schwill
Synopsis
Two boys from West Berlin, Klaus and Max, live in poverty. They dream of a career in boxing and save every penny in order to buy boxing gloves for training. Nevertheless, they cannot seem to save enough and so they let themselves be hired by the bartender Klott for a twisted scheme. However, Klaus overhears one of Klott's conversations and learns that Klott intends for the boys to steal horses from the East Berlin Barlay Circus, where Klaus recently made some good friends. Indignant, he sets out to stop the robbery—and an adventurous action story results.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alarm at the Circus about?
Two boys from West Berlin, Klaus and Max, live in poverty. They dream of a career in boxing and save every penny in order to buy boxing gloves for training. Nevertheless, they cannot seem to save e...
Who directed Alarm at the Circus?
Alarm at the Circus was directed by Gerhard Klein.
How long is Alarm at the Circus?
Alarm at the Circus has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Alarm at the Circus released?
Alarm at the Circus was released on August 26, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alarm at the Circus?
The main cast of Alarm at the Circus includes Erwin Geschonneck, Hans Winter, Ernst-Georg Schwill, Ulrich Thein, Jean Brahn.