P.T. Barnum (1999)
P.T. Barnum is a 1999 drama movie directed by Simon Wincer, with a running time of 3h. It stars Beau Bridges, Jordan Bridges and Cynthia Dale.
This series illustrates the life and career of P.T. Barnum, America's greatest showman and promoter. Starting as a young man who managed an old woman who was supposedly George Washington's nursemaid, we see his career as he finds success promoting curiosities and attractions with panache and a judicious mix of truth and creativity, whether it be promoting his museum or characters like the midget General Tom Thumb. Yet because the demands of his businesses, his family life is troubled and marred by tragedy. All the while, events lead to his greatest creation, the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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What is P.T. Barnum about?
This series illustrates the life and career of P.T. Barnum, America's greatest showman and promoter. Starting as a young man who managed an old woman who was supposedly George Washington's nursemaid, we see his career as he finds success promoting curiosities and attractions with panache and a judicious mix of truth and creativity, whether it be promoting his museum or characters like the midget General Tom Thumb. Yet because the demands of his businesses, his family life is troubled and marred by tragedy. All the while, events lead to his greatest creation, the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus.
When was P.T. Barnum released?
P.T. Barnum was released on 12 September 1999.
How long is P.T. Barnum?
P.T. Barnum runs 3h.
Who made P.T. Barnum?
P.T. Barnum was directed by Simon Wincer.
Cast
- Beau Bridges as P.T. Barnum
- Jordan Bridges as Young P.T. Barnum
- Cynthia Dale as Charity
- Natalie Radford as Young Charity
- George Hamilton as Francis Olmsted
- Henry Czerny as Greenwood
- Charles Martin Smith as Beach
- Josh Ryan Evans as (General) Tom Thumb
- R.H. Thomson as James Anthony Bailey
- Art Kitching as Samuel Hurd
- Stephanie Morgenstern as Nancy (Fish)
- Serge Houde as John Genin