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Barnum (1986) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Barnum is a 1986 music and TV movie film helmed by Terry Hughes, featuring Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye and Michael Heath. It is 1 hour 53 minutes long and was released on December 26, 1986. Barnum is rated 7.0/10 by TMDB users across 6 votes.
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Barnum the musical traces Phineas Taylor Barnum's career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the circus which was called The Greatest Show on Earth. Barnum is a defender of "the noble art of humbug" with a philosophy, and has a free wheeling ambition to make a fortune. He buys the oldest woman in the world, named Joyce Heath, as a sideshow attraction. Barnum builds a museum of curiosities supported by his wife Charity, who would like him to settle down.
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Michael Crawford
Phineas Taylor Barnum
Eileen Battye
Charity 'Chairy' Barnum
Michael Heath
The Ringmaster
Christina Collier
Jenny Lind
Sharon Benson
Joice Heth
Paul Miller
Tom Thumb
Peter Barbour
Ensemble
Sue Barbour
Ensemble
Michael Cantwell
Ensemble
Perry Davey
Ensemble
James Francis Johnston
Ensemble
Graham Fawcett
Ensemble
Frequently Asked Questions About Barnum
When was Barnum released?
Barnum was released on December 26, 1986.
What is the runtime of Barnum?
Barnum has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Who stars in Barnum?
Barnum stars Michael Crawford as Phineas Taylor Barnum, Eileen Battye as Charity 'Chairy' Barnum, Michael Heath as The Ringmaster and Christina Collier as Jenny Lind. The cast also includes Sharon Benson, Paul Miller, Peter Barbour and Sue Barbour.
Who directed Barnum?
Barnum was directed by Terry Hughes.
What genre is Barnum?
Barnum is listed on TMDB as a mix of music and TV movie.
What is the TMDB score of Barnum?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.0/10 from 6 votes.
What movies are similar to Barnum?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Barnum include Battle of the Year (2013), The Little Mermaid Live! (2019), Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010), Make Mine Music (1946) and Godspell (1973).
Can I stream the full movie of Barnum on 123Movies?
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