The Big Circus (1949)
Original title: Le grand cirque
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During the second World War. The lives of three comrades fighting in the Forces Françaises Libres' flight. Pierre is a valiant pilot, afraid of nothing. Jean is reported missing during the Normandy landings. Jacques gets killed on the very last day of the conflict, leaving behind him a weeping widow.
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Jean BarrèreJacques Desmarets
Pierre LarqueyLe curé
Pierre CressoyPierre Despont
Édouard Delmontle paysanRoger SaltelJean LoessigPamela SkiffPatricia
Manuel Garyle mécanicienJean ChristianLe commandant MouchardAlexandre Dundas
André ChanuLe toubibJean VilmontAlain TerraneMovie DNA
Genre affinityWarEmotional intensityWarDirector preference216343Actor preference287202 · 295317 · 189926Country preferenceFrDecade preference1940
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Frequently asked questions about The Big Circus
What is The Big Circus about?
During the second World War. The lives of three comrades fighting in the Forces Françaises Libres' flight. Pierre is a valiant pilot, afraid of nothing. Jean is reported missing during the Normandy landings. Jacques gets killed on the very last day of the conflict, leaving behind him a weeping widow.
How long is The Big Circus?
The Big Circus has a runtime of 120 minutes.