Wallenda

He'll do the trick even if it kills him.

2013•20m

Drama

The story of the famous high-wire patriarch Karl Wallenda and how he gets his first circus job in 1920's Germany performing handstands on the high-wire with the Louis Weitzmann Troupe.

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Production

Shotgun Software, RareForm Pictures

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Marlon Wrede

Karl Wallenda

Clement von Franckenstein

Louis Weitzmann

Sylvianne Chebance

Margareta

Ed Brigadier

Theatre Owner

Ed Cass

Circus worker

Garrett Flamig

Tavern waiter

Billie Kaman

Mother

Laura Michl

Tavern girl

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