Cast
Esther Williams
as Hillary Allen
Cliff Robertson
as Josef Everard
Nehemiah Persoff
as Bruno Everard
Robert Vaughn
as Klaus Everard
Margia Dean
as Carlotta Martinez
David Nelson
as Eric Solden
Renate Mannhardt
as Teresa Vizzini
Carol Christensen
as Garda Everard
Kurt Pecher
as Hans Everard
Franco Andrei
as Fredrik Everard
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1961
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorJames B. Clark
WritersTed Sherdeman
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Big Show
About The Big Show
A European circus family is torn apart by greed and jealousy.
Directed by James B. Clark, The Big Show leans on a strong ensemble — Esther Williams, Cliff Robertson, Nehemiah Persoff — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1961.
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