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When the Circus Came to Town

When the Circus Came to Town

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When the Circus Came to Town
1981 2h 0m6.0

When the Circus Came to Town

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When the Circus Came to Town chronicles the life of Mary Flynn (Montgomery), a woman nearing middle age living in a small town. When the circus comes through town, she realizes nothing will ever change unless she does something different, so she leaves her boring sheltered life to run away and join the circus. While adapting to her new life, she finds herself challenged, and in the end, happy with her new life.

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DirectorBoris Sagal
ScreenplayLarry Grusin
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 20, 1981
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime2h 0m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.9 / 10
Votes2
GenresDrama, TV Movie
StudioEntheos Unlimited Productions, Meteor Films
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Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery

Elizabeth Montgomery

Mary Flynn

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Duke Royal

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

Jessy

Gretchen Wyler

Gretchen Wyler

Olivia Probashka

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Anne Shropshire

Aunt Helen

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Tommy Madden

Louie

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Timothy Hill

Schuller

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Russell Saunders

Ivan Probashka

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Mark Yerkes

Sergei Probashka

Bob Yerkes

Bob Yerkes

Georgi Probashka

J. Don Ferguson

J. Don Ferguson

Andre Probashka

Anne Haney

Anne Haney

Blossom

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George Ellis

Rodriguez

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Wallace Wilkinson

Minister

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Clara Dunn

Ms. Bailey

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Tena Worthington

Mrs. Sharp

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William Starrs

Mr. Salveson

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Bobbi Kemp

Sexy Girl

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Carol Stebbing

Priscilla

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Charles Kaufman

Man in Diner

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Don Devendorf

Motel Clerk (uncredited)

Charles Lawlor

Charles Lawlor

Redneck (uncredited)

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Nicholas Warf

Juggler (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about When the Circus Came to Town

Where can I watch When the Circus Came to Town?

When the Circus Came to Town (1981) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is When the Circus Came to Town about?

When the Circus Came to Town chronicles the life of Mary Flynn (Montgomery), a woman nearing middle age living in a small town. When the circus comes through town, she realizes nothing will ever change unless she does something different, so she leaves her boring sheltered life...

Who directed When the Circus Came to Town?

When the Circus Came to Town (1981) was directed by Boris Sagal. The film is a Drama, TV Movie production with a runtime of 2h 0m, rated 6.0/10.

How long is When the Circus Came to Town?

When the Circus Came to Town runs 2h 0m (120 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.0/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Drama, TV Movie.

Is When the Circus Came to Town worth watching?

When the Circus Came to Town is rated 6.0/10 by 2 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and TV Movie fans.