Barnum
"The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!"
Originally released in 1986. Barnum is a music/tv movie film. directed by Terry Hughes.
Starring Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, and Michael Heath
Synopsis
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Crawford
as Phineas Taylor Barnum
Eileen Battye
as Charity 'Chairy' Barnum
Michael Heath
as The Ringmaster
Christina Collier
as Jenny Lind
Sharon Benson
as Joice Heth
Paul Miller
as Tom Thumb
Peter Barbour
as Ensemble
Sue Barbour
as Ensemble
Michael Cantwell
as Ensemble
Perry Davey
as Ensemble
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnum about?
Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "th...
Who directed Barnum?
Barnum was directed by Terry Hughes.
How long is Barnum?
Barnum has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Barnum released?
Barnum was released on December 26, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Barnum?
The main cast of Barnum includes Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier, Sharon Benson.