

Man on a Tightrope (1953)
Overview
The owner of an impoverished circus in Communist-ruled Czechoslovokia plots to flee across the border to freedom, taking his entire troupe of performers and wild animals with him.
Where to watch Man on a Tightrope
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Man on a Tightrope in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Man on a Tightrope about?
The owner of an impoverished circus in Communist-ruled Czechoslovokia plots to flee across the border to freedom, taking his entire troupe of performers and wild animals with him. Man on a Tightrope is a Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1953-05-21, runtime 105 minutes.
Is Man on a Tightrope worth watching?
TMDB users rate Man on a Tightrope 6.6 out of 10 from 36 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Man on a Tightrope?
In Spain, Man on a Tightrope streams on Filmin. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Elia Kazan
Cast
- Fredric March as Karel Cernik
- Terry Moore as Tereza Cernik
- Gloria Grahame as Zama Cernik
- Cameron Mitchell as Joe Vosdek
- Adolphe Menjou as Fesker
- Robert Beatty as Barovic
- Richard Boone as Krofta
- Alexander D'Arcy as Rudolph (as Alex D'Arcy)
- Pat Henning as Konradin
- Paul Hartman as Jaremir
- John Dehner as The Chief
- Gert Fröbe
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Sources
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