Plot Summary
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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Full Cast & Characters
Elizabeth Montgomery
Mary Flynn
Christopher Plummer
Duke Royal
Eileen Brennan
Jessy
Gretchen Wyler
Olivia Probashka
Anne Shropshire
Aunt Helen
Tommy Madden
Louie
Timothy Hill
Schuller
Russell Saunders
Ivan Probashka
Mark Yerkes
Sergei Probashka
Bob Yerkes
Georgi Probashka
J. Don Ferguson
Andre Probashka
Anne Haney
Blossom
Director & Crew
Boris Sagal
Director
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Where can I watch When the Circus Came to Town online?
When the Circus Came to Town (1981) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of When the Circus Came to Town?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 3 votes.
Who directed When the Circus Came to Town?
When the Circus Came to Town was directed by Boris Sagal and released in 1981.
How long is When the Circus Came to Town?
When the Circus Came to Town has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1981-01-20
- Status
- Released