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Clowning Around

Clowning Around

19917.03h 3m

Overview

Follows a boy who realizes there is more to being a clown, than just clowning around.

Directed by George Whaley
Written by Shane Brennan, Tom Cavanagh, David Martin
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Top Cast

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Clayton Williamson

Simon Gunner

Annie Byron

Annie Byron

Una Crealy

Ernie Dingo

Ernie Dingo

Jack Merrick

Van Johnson

Van Johnson

Mr. Ranthow

Rebecca Smart

Rebecca Smart

Linda Crealy

Noni Hazlehurst

Noni Hazlehurst

Sarah Gunner

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Jill Perryman

Miss Gabhurst

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Steve Jodrell

Skipper Crealy

Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger

Orphan Clown

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Jean-Michel Dagory

Anatole Tolin

About Clowning Around

Clowning Around is a comedy, family, drama, adventure film released in 1991. Directed by George Whaley, it stars Clayton Williamson, Annie Byron, Ernie Dingo. Follows a boy who realizes there is more to being a clown, than just clowning around.

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