Former circus aerialist Burt Lancaster was the logical choice to star in the Technicolor drama Trapeze. Lancaster plays a crippled acrobat, disabled after attempting to perform a dangerous triple mid-air somersault. Tony Curtis co-stars as an aspiring aerialist who coerces Lancaster into teaching him the tricks of the trade. .. Read more
| Starring | Burt Lancaster, Gina Lollobrigida, Tony Curtis, Katy Jurado |
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| Director | Carol Reed |
| Genres | Drama |
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Former circus aerialist Burt Lancaster was the logical choice to star in the Technicolor drama Trapeze. Lancaster plays a crippled acrobat, disabled after attempting to perform a dangerous triple mid-air somersault. Tony Curtis co-stars as an aspiring aerialist who coerces Lancaster into teaching him the tricks of the trade. The friendship between Lancaster and Curtis is threatened by the arrival of beautiful, ambitious circus tumbler Gina Lollobridgida (it's a toss-up as to which of the three stars looks best in spangled tights). Surprisingly, Lancaster's former circus partner Nick Cravat is nowhere to be found in the film; we are, however, treated to the harmonica virtuosity of Johnny Puleo. Trapeze is highlighted by its truly breathtaking stunt sequences, performed by the cream of the European big-top circuit.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
| Starring | Burt Lancaster, Gina Lollobrigida, Tony Curtis, Katy Jurado, Thomas Gomez, Sid James, Minor Watson |
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| Director | Carol Reed |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 42 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1956 To Rent: DVD: not available |
Concentrated, intense melodrama filmed almost entirely within a French winter circus and giving a very effective feel, almost a smell, of the life therein. Despite great skill in the making, however, the length is too great for a wisp of plot that goes ba
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old time favorite
This film never da tes.Great cast, good scriptand tense moments, and no foul language. Very enjoyable.
[Highly rated reviewer]
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Top drama
Top writing, top acting, top direction, and top cinematography.
The writing and direction in this film is just superb. This is great storytelling. ... read more »
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old time favorite
This film never da tes.Great cast, good scriptand tense moments, and no foul language. Very enjoyable.
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