Looping (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1981, Looping is a drama film directed by Walter Bockmayer, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A small carnival is in dire financial straits. Their show is attracting fewer and fewer paying customers, as their "attractions" are ageing, out of shape and beset by internal feuds and bickering. One day a beautiful young woman shows up and suggests a way of attracting customers: put on a strip show, with her as the main attraction. Her act attracts customers in droves, but it turns out that the girl has her own agenda, and it isn't to help out the carnival.
Who’s in it. Looping stars Shelley Winters as Carmen, Hans Christian Blech as Johnny, Sydne Rome as Tanja and Ingrid Caven as Lissy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Looping has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looping page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looping tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looping (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Looping change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Looping worth watching?
- Looping holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looping?
- Looping stars Shelley Winters, Hans Christian Blech, Sydne Rome, Ingrid Caven and Barbara Valentin.
- When was Looping released?
- Looping was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.