Trapeze (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1956, Trapeze is a drama and romance film directed by Carol Reed, running about 105 minutes. “High...High...High...Above Them All! - in excitement! - in spectacle! - in fire, flesh and fury!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a sexy female performer.
Who’s in it. Trapeze stars Burt Lancaster as Mike Ribble, Tony Curtis as Tino Orsini, Gina Lollobrigida as Lola and Katy Jurado as Rosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Trapeze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trapeze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trapeze tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trapeze (1956)?
- In US, Trapeze is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trapeze worth watching?
- Trapeze holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trapeze?
- Trapeze stars Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, Katy Jurado and Thomas Gomez.
- When was Trapeze released?
- Trapeze was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.