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MAN ON A TIGHTROPE (1953) Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell - PUBLIC DOMAIN DVD ONLY NO CASE
MAN ON A TIGHTROPE (1953) Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell - PUBLIC DOMAIN DVD ONLY NO CASE
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MAN ON A TIGHTROPE (1953) - Starring - Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell, Adolphe Menjou, Robert Beatty, Alex D'Arcy, Richard Boone, Pat Henning, Paul Hartman and John Dehner - PUBLIC DOMAIN - Black & White - DVD ONLY NO CASE
Behind the dazzling spectacle of the circus lies a desperate struggle for freedom, courage and survival!
Starring Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame and Cameron Mitchell, Man on a Tightrope is a powerful and suspenseful 1953 drama from acclaimed director Elia Kazan, inspired by the extraordinary true story of a circus troupe's daring escape from behind the Iron Curtain. Set in Communist-controlled Czechoslovakia in 1952, the film follows Karel Černík, a dedicated circus owner struggling to preserve his family's beloved travelling show after it has been taken over by the state. Once a place of laughter, excitement and wonder, the circus has become a shadow of its former glory, burdened by government interference, political propaganda and the constant threat of secret police surveillance. Determined to protect his performers and regain their freedom, Černík secretly devises an audacious plan to transport his entire circus, including its animals, wagons and performers, across the heavily guarded border into West Germany. But with government informers hidden among his troupe, growing tensions within his family and the authorities becoming increasingly suspicious, every move could mean imprisonment or death. As the circus prepares for its most dangerous performance yet, Černík must discover who can be trusted and who is secretly working against him. With time running out, the extraordinary escape attempt builds towards a breathtaking confrontation at the border, where one man's courage and sacrifice will determine the fate of everyone he loves. Featuring magnificent circus sequences, outstanding performances and an emotionally charged storyline, Man on a Tightrope is a remarkable Cold War thriller that combines human drama, political intrigue and unforgettable suspense. An inspiring and gripping classic about ordinary people risking everything for the priceless gift of freedom!
Starring: Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell, Adolphe Menjou, Robert Beatty, Alex D'Arcy, Richard Boone, Pat Henning, Paul Hartman and John Dehner
Directed by: Elia Kazan
Produced by: Robert L. Jacks
Screenplay by: Robert E. Sherwood
Based on: The novel by Neil Paterson, inspired by the true story of Circus Brumbach
Year of Release: 1953
Genre: Drama • Thriller • Cold War • Political Suspense
Running Time: Approximately 105 Minutes
Language: English
Presented in: Black & White
Country: United States
Production: 20th Century-Fox
Film Festival: Entered into the 1953 Berlin International Film Festival
Please note this DVD movie is over 50 years Old and in Black & White, it will not be up to today's high Quality, although the Quality is very good and can be watched on a large screen. Please remember it was made for the older screens though and not digital.
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