Alarm at the Circus (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film
Released in 1954, Alarm at the Circus is a drama and crime film directed by Gerhard Klein, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Two boys from West Berlin, Klaus and Max, live in poverty. They dream of a career in boxing and save every penny in order to buy boxing gloves for training. Nevertheless, they cannot seem to save enough and so they let themselves be hired by the bartender Klott for a twisted scheme. However, Klaus overhears one of Klott's conversations and learns that Klott intends for the boys to steal horses from the East Berlin Barlay Circus, where Klaus recently made some good friends. Indignant, he sets out to stop the robbery—and an adventurous action story results.
Who’s in it. Alarm at the Circus stars Erwin Geschonneck as Klott, Hans Winter as Klaus, Ernst-Georg Schwill as Max and Ulrich Thein as Herbert, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alarm at the Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alarm at the Circus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alarm at the Circus (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alarm at the Circus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Alarm at the Circus?
- Alarm at the Circus stars Erwin Geschonneck, Hans Winter, Ernst-Georg Schwill, Ulrich Thein and Jean Brahn.
- When was Alarm at the Circus released?
- Alarm at the Circus was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.