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P.T. Barnum (1999)

1999-09-12 · 2h 18m · EN
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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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Simon WincerDirectorLionel ChetwyndWriter

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Beau BridgesBeau BridgesP.T. BarnumJordan BridgesJordan BridgesYoung P.T. BarnumCynthia DaleCynthia DaleCharityNatalie RadfordNatalie RadfordYoung CharityGeorge HamiltonGeorge HamiltonFrancis OlmstedHenry CzernyHenry CzernyGreenwoodCharles Martin SmithCharles Martin SmithBeachJosh Ryan EvansJosh Ryan Evans(General) Tom ThumbBruce DinsmoreBruce DinsmoreDavid Thompson

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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.

How long is P.T. Barnum?

P.T. Barnum has a runtime of 138 minutes.