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The Clowns

The Clowns

19706.91h 33m

Overview

Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.

Directed by Federico Fellini
Written by Federico Fellini, Bernardino Zapponi
Produced by Ugo Guerra, Elio Scardamaglia
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Top Cast

Riccardo Billi

Riccardo Billi

Clown

Gigi Reder

Gigi Reder

Clown

Tino Scotti

Tino Scotti

Clown

V

Valentini

Clown

Fanfulla

Fanfulla

Clown

M

Merli

Clown

C

Carlo Rizzo

Clown

A

Alberto Colombaioni

Clown

P

Pistoni

Clown

M

Martana

Clown

Themes & Keywords

anarchic comedy

About The Clowns

The Clowns is a tv movie, comedy film released in 1970 exploring themes of anarchic comedy. Directed by Federico Fellini, it stars Riccardo Billi, Gigi Reder, Tino Scotti. Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.

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