Phantom of the Big Tent
1954, German. Directed by Paul May.
Mr. Rossi and Mr. Capelli, co-owners of a successful traveling circus, have a rivalry over the affections of the lovely Dolores. That's all settled after Rossi is mauled to death by a lion. Years later a series of accidents, attacks and mysterious deaths plague the circus.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Paul MayDirector
- René DeltgenAlfredo Capelli
- Angelika HauffLolita
- Ilse SteppatDolores
- Armin DahlenLal Singh, the Elephant Man
- Hans Christian BlechNaso the Clown
- Wolfgang MüllerCast
- Wolfgang NeussCast
- Charles RegnierCast
- Heidi BeckerLilly
- Roma BahnEine Zirkusbesucherin
- Evelyn CormandGermaine LaRue, Königin der Luft
- Al HoosmannBonga, dere Löwenwärter
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1954
- Original title
- Phantom des grossen Zeltes
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Egon Eis, Walter F. Fichelscher
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Phantom of the Big Tent runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Phantom of the Big Tent on?
Phantom of the Big Tent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1954. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Phantom of the Big Tent?
If you liked Phantom of the Big Tent, try Circus of Horrors, Murders in the Zoo, Frank and Penelope.
Who directed Phantom of the Big Tent?
Phantom of the Big Tent (1954) was directed by Paul May and stars René Deltgen, Angelika Hauff, Ilse Steppat.