El circo (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7.7

Released in 1943, El circo is a comedy film directed by Miguel M. Delgado, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A cobbler gets a job in a Circus as a janitor, recommended by the beautiful girl rider of the show. But later, he gets in trouble when he involves in dangerous acts, such as the trapeze. Obviously, our friend will risk his life by the love of his new girlfriend.
Who’s in it. El circo stars Cantinflas as El Zapatero, Gloria Lynch as Rosalinda, Estanislao Schillinsky as Maestro de ceremonias (as E. Schellinsky) and Eduardo Arozamena as Coronel (as E. Arozamena), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, El circo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El circo page.
If you liked it. Fans of El circo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El circo (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El circo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El circo worth watching?
- El circo holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El circo?
- El circo stars Cantinflas, Gloria Lynch, Estanislao Schillinsky, Eduardo Arozamena and Ángel T. Sala.
- When was El circo released?
- El circo was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
