Man on a Tightrope (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, Man on a Tightrope 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. Man on a Tightrope 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, Man on a Tightrope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 Man on a Tightrope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on a Tightrope tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on a Tightrope (1953)?
- In US, Man on a Tightrope 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 Man on a Tightrope worth watching?
- Man on a Tightrope 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 Man on a Tightrope?
- Man on a Tightrope stars Fredric March, Terry Moore, Gloria Grahame, Cameron Mitchell and Adolphe Menjou.
- When was Man on a Tightrope released?
- Man on a Tightrope was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.