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  • Barnum (1986)
  • TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, Drama
Barnum (1986)
TV Movie | 90 min | Biography, Drama

The amazing biography of legendary circus impresario and unparalleled showman, P.T. Barnum.
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Director
Writers
Michael Norell (teleplay) (story) | Andy Siegel (story)
Composer
Cinematographer
Reginald H. Morris (as Reginald Morris)
Production Designer
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Updated Jun 27, 1986

Release date
Nov 30, 1986 (United States)

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Cast

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32 cast members
Name Known for
Burt Lancaster
Phineas Taylor 'P.T.' Barnum Phineas Taylor 'P.T.' Barnum   See fewer
Hanna Schygulla
Jenny Lind Jenny Lind   See fewer
John Roney
Young Barnum Young Barnum   See fewer
Sandor Raski
Tom Thumb Tom Thumb   See fewer
Patty Maloney
Older Tom Thumb Older Tom Thumb   See fewer
Laura Press
Charity Barnum Charity Barnum   See fewer
Kirsten Bishop
Nancy Fish Barnum Nancy Fish Barnum   See fewer
Michael Higgins
Phineas Taylor Phineas Taylor   See fewer
Lorena Gale
Joyce Heth Joyce Heth   See fewer
Deborah Hancock
Caroline Barnum Caroline Barnum   See fewer
Andrew Bednarski
Little Phineas Little Phineas   See fewer
Joe Cazalet
James Gordon Bennett James Gordon Bennett   See fewer
Rob Roy
Horace Greeley Horace Greeley   See fewer
Bronwen Mantel
Queen Victoria Queen Victoria   See fewer
Sean Hewitt
Coley Draper Coley Draper   See fewer
Shawn Lawrence
R.W. Lindsay R.W. Lindsay   See fewer
Philip Spensley
Deacon Cox (as Philip Spensely) Deacon Cox (as Philip Spensely)   See fewer
Chris Wiggins
Francis W. Olmstead Francis W. Olmstead   See fewer
John McCorkell
Heckler Roberts Heckler Roberts   See fewer
Harry Hill
John Fish John Fish   See fewer
Richard M Dumont
Hummel (as Richard Dumont) Hummel (as Richard Dumont)   See fewer
Rummy Bishop
Bank Doorman Bank Doorman   See fewer
Tony Robinow
Matthew Scott Matthew Scott   See fewer
Michael Sinelnikoff
Lord in Waiting Lord in Waiting   See fewer
Joan Heney
Mrs. Stratton Mrs. Stratton   See fewer
Sam LeMarquand
Chauncey Jerome (as Sam Lemarquand) Chauncey Jerome (as Sam Lemarquand)   See fewer
Thick Wilson
Museum Passerby Museum Passerby   See fewer
John Stanzel
Tap Dancer Tap Dancer   See fewer
Royal Hanneford Circus
Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus   See fewer
Tommy Hanneford
Ringmaster Ringmaster   See fewer
Ian Finlay
Principal (uncredited) Principal (uncredited)   See fewer
Ken Roberts
Principal (uncredited) Principal (uncredited)   See fewer
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