The Circus (1951)
Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.
Director:
Manuel Guimarães
Writer:
Manuel Guimarães
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Maria Olguim as Miss Dolly |
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Helga Liné as Delmirinha |
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Artur Semedo as Tony |
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José Victor as Felismino |
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Manuel Correia as Adriani |
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Jaime Zenóglio as Jesuíno |
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Fernando Gusmão as Chico |
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António Rosa as Jongleur |
| Camera | Salazar Diniz | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Manuel Guimarães | Director |
| Production | Manuel Guimarães | Producer |
| Writing | Leão Penedo | Writer |
| Writing | Manuel Guimarães | Screenplay |
| Art | Manuel Guimarães | Production Design |
| Sound | Luís Barão | Sound Designer |