Where to Watch The Big Circus (1959) in the US

What it's about

After splitting with his longtime business partner, Hank Whirling is about to take his big top circus on tour. He manages to get a loan and some investment money but has to take on one of their employees, Randy Sherman, to keep an eye on the finances. Sherman immediately hires a new press agent, Helen Harrison, over Hank's objections. After a series of accidents, they soon realize that they have a saboteur in the company. With financial problems increasing, Whirling looks to take the the show to New York City before his former partner Jules Borman can get his circus there. He realizes that he'll need a lot of publicity and trapeze and high wire artist Zach Colino agrees to walk the wire across Niagara Falls. After the circus train is sabotaged - killing Zach's wife and several others - they race to Niagara Falls to complete the high wire act but Zach may not be up it. The saboteur working for Borman bides his time and is planning another death.

Cast and crew

Director

Joseph M. Newman

Writer

Irwin Allen, Charles Bennett, Irving Wallace

Starring

Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming

Details

Release date

Jul 5, 1959

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

1 nomination total

Where to Watch The Big Circus (1959) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Big Circus in the United States?

The Big Circus is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I stream The Big Circus or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.

Can I watch The Big Circus for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for The Big Circus in the United States.