Barnum
The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Barnum
- Genres: Music, TV Movie
- Release Date: 1986-12-26
- Runtime: 113 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: BBC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.4623
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Michael Crawford
as Phineas Taylor Barnum
Eileen Battye
as Charity 'Chairy' Barnum
Michael Heath
as The Ringmaster
Christina Collier
as Jenny Lind
Sharon Benson
as Joice Heth
Paul Miller
as Tom Thumb
Peter Barbour
as Ensemble
Sue Barbour
as Ensemble
Michael Cantwell
as Ensemble
Perry Davey
as Ensemble
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barnum?▼
Barnum is a Music, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1986-12-26.
Who are the main actors in Barnum?▼
The main cast includes Michael Crawford, Eileen Battye, Michael Heath, Christina Collier, Sharon Benson, .
Where can I watch Barnum online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Barnum is available.
Is Barnum based on a true story?▼
The Prince of Humbug gives you a musical tour of his life!
What is the IMDb rating of Barnum?▼
Barnum has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 5 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Barnum?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Barnum?▼
The soundtrack was composed by BBC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Barnum filmed?▼
Barnum was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Barnum?▼
The total runtime of Barnum is 113 minutes.
Is Barnum suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Barnum?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Barnum.
Does Barnum have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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