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When the Circus Came to Town

19812hBoris Sagal
IMDb 7.9

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When the Circus Came to Town chronicles the life of Mary Flynn (Montgomery), a woman nearing middle age living in a small town. When the circus comes through town, she realizes nothing will ever change unless she does something different, so she leaves her boring sheltered life to run away and join the circus. While adapting to her new life, she finds herself challenged, and in the end, happy with her new life.

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What is When the Circus Came to Town (1981) about?

When the Circus Came to Town chronicles the life of Mary Flynn (Montgomery), a woman nearing middle age living in a small town. When the circus comes through town, she realizes nothing will ever change unless she does something different, so she leaves her boring sheltered life to run away and join the circus. While adapting to her new life, she finds herself challenged, and in the end, happy…

Who stars in When the Circus Came to Town?

When the Circus Came to Town stars Elizabeth Montgomery (Mary Flynn), Christopher Plummer (Duke Royal), Eileen Brennan (Jessy), Gretchen Wyler (Olivia Probashka), Anne Shropshire (Aunt Helen). The film was directed by Boris Sagal.

How long is When the Circus Came to Town?

When the Circus Came to Town has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981.

Is When the Circus Came to Town worth watching?

When the Circus Came to Town holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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