Barnum

Barnum (1986)

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This made-for-television film chronicles the life of 19th-century American showman P. T. Barnum. Using flashbacks (and flash forwards) the earliest efforts of his career are shown, through the formation of the "Greatest Show on Earth" with his partner Bailey, with many interesting things in between.… More

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Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By
Burt Lancaster, Hanna Schygulla
Genres
Musical & Performing Arts, Drama
On DVD
Mar 22, 2005
Academy Entertainment

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  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    The 72-year-old former circus trapeze artist Burt Lancaster delightfully plays the title role.

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