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Trapeze

6.5

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Original title

Trapeze

Year

1956

Running time

101 min.

Country

United States

Director

Carol Reed

Screenwriter

Liam O'Brien, James R. Webb. Novel: Max Catto

Cast

Music

Malcolm Arnold

Cinematography

Robert Krasker

Producer

United Artists

Genre

Drama. Romance | Circus

Synopsis

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

Awards: 1956: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Best Actor (Burt Lancaster)

1956: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

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Trapeze

1956

Carol Reed

6.5

(2,164)