P.T. Barnum

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.

138min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.5/10

Cast

Beau Bridges profile pictureBeau BridgesP.T. Barnum
Jordan Bridges profile pictureJordan BridgesYoung P.T. Barnum
George Hamilton profile pictureGeorge HamiltonFrancis Olmsted
Henry Czerny profile pictureHenry CzernyGreenwood
Josh Ryan Evans profile pictureJosh Ryan Evans(General) Tom Thumb
Bruce Dinsmore profile pictureBruce DinsmoreDavid Thompson

About P.T. Barnum

P.T. Barnum Overview

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.

Runtime: 138min

Extra details

Original Title: P.T. Barnum
Original Language: English
Directed By: Simon Wincer