The Big Circus
1950, French. Directed by Georges Péclet.
During the second World War. The lives of three comrades fighting in the Forces Françaises Libres' flight. Pierre is a valiant pilot, afraid of nothing. Jean is reported missing during the Normandy landings. Jacques gets killed on the very last day of the conflict, leaving behind him a weeping widow.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 10 March 1950
- Original title
- Le Grand Cirque
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The Big Circus runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Who directed The Big Circus?
The Big Circus (1950) was directed by Georges Péclet and stars Jean Barrère, Pierre Larquey, Pierre Cressoy.