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Trapeze (1956)

★ 6.8Approved102 minDirector: Carol Reed

1956 film by Carol Reed

Trapeze is a 1956 American circus film directed by Carol Reed and starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis and Gina Lollobrigida. The film is based on Max Catto's 1950 novel The Killing Frost, with an adapted screenplay written by Liam O'Brien.

The film performed well at the box office, placing among the top three earners of 1956 in the United States and Canada and as the fourth-most-popular film at the British box office in 1956.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Trapeze about?
Trapeze (1956) — Mike Ribble was once a great trapeze artist - and the only the sixth to have completed a triple somersault - before his accident. Tino joins the circus, and manages to convince Mike to teach him the 'triple'. Meanwhile Lola, a tumbler, wants to get in on the act.
Is Trapeze based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Trapeze scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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