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Life Is a Circus

February 16, 1960 1h 21m 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1960. Life Is a Circus is a comedy film. directed by Val Guest. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Bud Flanagan, Teddy Knox, and Jimmy Nervo

Synopsis

Encompassing three hugely popular double acts, The Crazy Gang were one of Britain's best-loved, most enduring variety troupes – their antics delighting audiences for over three decades from the early 1930s and their career taking in numerous Royal Command performances. Their efforts to save a struggling circus provide the laughs in this uproarious comedy, also starring Goldfinger icon Shirley Eaton and featuring Flanagan and Allen's rendition of their greatest hit, Underneath the Arches. The Crazy Gang have been jacks-of-all-trades with Joe Winter's Monster Circus for almost as long as Joe has been on the road, and they're still hoping for a big break. But Joe has hit hard times: his equipment is mortgaged, most of his acts have deserted him and even the elephants have walked out. So the Gang set about finding a way to save the circus... and come up with a typically novel solution!

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 16, 1960 65 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Vale Film Productions
  • British Lion Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life Is a Circus about?

Encompassing three hugely popular double acts, The Crazy Gang were one of Britain's best-loved, most enduring variety troupes – their antics delighting audiences for over three decades from the ...

Who directed Life Is a Circus?

Life Is a Circus was directed by Val Guest.

How long is Life Is a Circus?

Life Is a Circus has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Life Is a Circus released?

Life Is a Circus was released on February 16, 1960 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Life Is a Circus?

The main cast of Life Is a Circus includes Bud Flanagan, Teddy Knox, Jimmy Nervo, Jimmy Gold, Charlie Naughton.