I haven't seen much Fellini - this has a tremendous reputation and I understand it was a big deal in the 50s, but I wasn't that overwhelmed. I do recognise its quality including some excellent acting - the lead three in particular - but it could be dull at times.
Anthony Quinn is a strong man who buys young, naive Giuletta Masina to help with his show. He is mean to her but she goes along with it, adds to the act and plays a trumpet (a very catchy theme tune). Matters are complicated by a trapeze artist (Richard Basehart) who delights in taunting Quinn.
The sudden outbursts of violence are very well done, the ending heartwrenching, the running time long. A clear influence on Woody Allen for Sweet and Lowdown.
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