Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil (1953): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1953, Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil is a thriller and drama film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 105 minutes. “It's true! The stranger-than-fiction story that screams with SUSPENSE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elia Kazan's 1953 film stars Fredric March as the owner of an impoverished circus in Communist-ruled Czechoslovokia who plots to flee across the border to freedom, taking his entire troupe of performers and wild animals with him. The cast also includes Gloria Grahame, Terry Moore, Cameron Mitchell, Richard Boone and Adolphe Menjou.
Who’s in it. Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil stars Fredric March as Karel Cernik, Terry Moore as Tereza Cernik, Gloria Grahame as Zama Cernik and Cameron Mitchell as Joe Vosdek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil (1953)?
- In USA, Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil worth watching?
- Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil?
- Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil stars Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell and Adolphe Menjou.
- When was Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil released?
- Der Mann auf dem Drahtseil was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
