P.T. Barnum

7.01999DramaTV Movie

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.

Release1999-09-12

Runtime180 min

StatusReleased

CountriesUnited States of America

Original languageEN

SpokenEnglish

DirectorSimon Wincer

WritersLionel Chetwynd

ProductionA+E Global Media, Hallmark Entertainment, Les Productions La Fête, Pacific Motion Pictures Corporation

Votes3

Popularity2

TMDB ID263948