The Clowns (1970)

  • NR
  • 03/05/1970 (US)
  • TV Movie, Comedy, Documentary
  • 1h 33m

Overview

Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.

Federico Fellini

Director, Screenplay

Bernardino Zapponi

Screenplay

Cast

Federico Fellini's headshot

Federico Fellini

Federico Fellini (uncredited)
Anita Ekberg's headshot

Anita Ekberg

Anita Ekberg
Annie Fratellini's headshot

Annie Fratellini

Clown
Charlie Rivel's headshot

Charlie Rivel

Clown
Alvaro Vitali's headshot

Alvaro Vitali

Crew
Pierre Étaix's headshot

Pierre Étaix

Clown
Liana Orfei's headshot

Liana Orfei

Circus performer
Victoria Chaplin's headshot

Victoria Chaplin

Clown (uncredited)

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