The Day the Clown Cried (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, The Day the Clown Cried is a drama film directed by Jerry Lewis, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Helmut Doork, a washed-up circus clown finds himself imprisoned in a concentration camp as a political prisoner. He tries to maintain his status by bragging to his fellow inmates about what a famous performer he once was. One day, they goad him into performing in front of a group of newly-arrived Jewish prisoners.
Who’s in it. The Day the Clown Cried stars Jerry Lewis as Helmut Doork, Peter Ahlm as 1st New Prisoner, Lars Amble as Guard and Harriet Andersson as Ada Doork, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day the Clown Cried page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day the Clown Cried tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Day the Clown Cried (1972)?
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- Who stars in The Day the Clown Cried?
- The Day the Clown Cried stars Jerry Lewis, Peter Ahlm, Lars Amble, Harriet Andersson and Jonas Bergström.
- When was The Day the Clown Cried released?
- The Day the Clown Cried was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.