The Butterfly Circus

Nan
0h 20m
2009
7.281 /10 (128)

Overview

At the height of the Great Depression, the showman of a renowned circus leads his troupe through the devastated American landscape, lifting the spirits of audiences along the way. During their travels, they discover a man without limbs at a carnival sideshow. However, after an intriguing encounter with the showman, he becomes driven to hope against everything he has ever believed.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-08-31

Top Billed Cast

Eduardo Verástegui

Mr. Mendez

Nick Vujicic

Will

Doug Jones

Otto

Matt Allmen

George

Connor Rosen

Sammy

Lexi Pearl

Anna

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