An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.An American carnival in Germany sets the scene for sin, sex and melodrama.
Ady Berber
- Groppo the Wildman
- (as Adi Berber)
Amalie Lindinger
- The Fat Lady
- (uncredited)
Ly Maria
- The Snake Lady
- (uncredited)
Jacob Möslacher
- Self - Interpreter
- (uncredited)
Josef Schneider
- The Sword-swallower
- (uncredited)
Anni Trautner
- The Bearded Lady
- (uncredited)
Jadin Wong
- The Chinese Dancer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was filmed simultaneously in a German language version, Circus of Love (1954). The cast of the German version can be seen in uncredited cameo appearances in the English language version, and vice versa.
- GoofsJoe didn't realize until shortly after Willie picked his pocket that his wallet was missing so would have not known it was Willie who stole it and therefore would not be able to pick her out in the crowd. Also when he confronts her, he would not have known where she hid his wallet.
- Alternate versionsSimultaneously shot in two versions; the German language version, Circus of Love (1954), stars Curd Jürgens, Eva Bartok and Bernhard Wicki.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Circus of Love (1954)
- SoundtracksRing Down the Curtain
Written by Willy Schmidt-Gentner, Pony Sherrell, Philip Moody
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Steve Cochran at his best
As I remember it, this was an exciting movie of the day and it still stands up to the test in my opinion. Steve Cochran was still the right age to look good and so was Anne Baxter. His character has caught up with her again, and they have some history together. She has got a job in a circus with a high diving swimmer. I remember the diver for his unique soft voice. He was the "goody" in the film. Anne Baxters character doesn't want to take up with him again and Steve Cochran sort of become a stalker, hanging around the tent at night and giving a low whistle. The dim witted strong man of the circus is a little in love with her himself and will do anything to protect her. The three main characters are all good looking people which puts this film at it best. There is also the technical and interesting stuff of climbing a high ladder and looking down at a drum of water that looks like you are going to dive into just a teacupful of water for you are seemingly so high. Anne Baxter is also expected to learn how to do this. Steve Cochran is bothering her... And watch out for the Big Wheel. A wonderful film.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Backfire
- Filming locations
- Munich Railway Station, Munich, Bavaria, Germany(train station dock in the opening scene; exterior later, as the loudspeaker announces a departure to Frankfurt)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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