Film Forum

(1956, Carol Reed) High wire star Burt Lancaster (doing most of his own stunts) tries the “triple” one time too many, but young hot shot Tony Curtis wants to try it himself, via partnership with Burt – but then Gina Lollobrigida enters the picture. 35mm. Approx. 105 min.

Reviews

“A high-flying screen entertainment equipped with circus thrills and excitement, a well-handled romantic triangle, and a cast of potent marquee names. Cirque d'Hiver, Paris' famed one-ring circus, provides the authentic, colorful, exciting setting.”
– Variety