The Greatest Show On Earth Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Cecil B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth is a lavish tribute to circuses, featuring three intertwining plotlines concerning romance and rivalry beneath the big top. DeMille's film includes spectacular action sequences, including a show-stopping train wreck. The Greatest Show on Earth won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Story. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
07/31/1995
DVD Release Date:
04/06/2004
Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Run Time:
149 min.
Production Co.:
Paramount
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Circuses & Carnivals
Tone:
Atmospheric, Bright, Lavish, Sweeping, Warm, Flashy
Keywords:
animal-trainer, circus, circus-performer, clown, doctor, euthanasia, injury, rival, romance, trapeze, trapeze-artist
Language:
English
Status:
DVD