Trapeze (1956)
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Former circus aerialist Burt Lancaster was the logical choice to star in the Technicolor drama Trapeze. Lancaster plays a crippled acrobat, disabled after attempting to perform a dangerous triple mid-air somersault. Tony Curtis co-stars as an aspiring aerialist who coerces Lancaster into teaching him the tricks of the trade. The friendship between Lancaster and Curtis is threatened by the arrival of beautiful, ambitious circus tumbler Gina Lollobridgida (it's a toss-up as to which of the three stars looks best in spangled tights). Surprisingly, Lancaster's former circus partner Nick Cravat is nowhere to be found in the film; we are, however, treated to the harmonica virtuosity of Johnny Puleo. Trapeze is highlighted by its truly breathtaking stunt sequences, performed by the cream of the European big-top circuit. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Burt Lancaster - Mike Ribble
- Gina Lollobrigida - Lola
- Thomas Gomez - Bouglione
- Minor Watson - John Ringling-North
- Jean-Pierre Kerien - Otto
- Pierre Tabard - Paul
- Edward Ward
- Gabrielle Fontan - Old Woman
- Tony Curtis - Tino Orsini
- Katy Jurado - Rosa
- Johnny Puleo - Max the Dwarf
- Gerard Landry - Chikki
- Sidney James - Snake Charmer
- Michael Thomas - Ringmaster
- Willy Krause
- Director(s):
- Carol Reed
- Writer(s):
- Liam O'Brien, James R. Webb
- Producer(s):
- James Hill
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- 1956 - Trapeze - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Best Actor
