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The Butterfly Circus(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-08-31
73%
125 Votes
Time: 0h 20m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Peacetree Productions
Movie: The Butterfly Circus
Top 6 Billed Cast
Eduardo Verástegui
Mr. Mendez
Nick Vujicic
Will
Doug Jones
Otto
Matt Allmen
George
Connor Rosen
Sammy
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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.
Release Date
2009-08-31
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