Rolf BührmannCast
Shelley Winters 
Hans Christian Blech Sydne Rome 
Ingrid Caven Barbara Valentin Johanna König
Plot
A small carnival is in dire financial straits. Their show is attracting fewer and fewer paying customers, as their "attractions" are ageing, out of shape and beset by internal feuds and bickering.
Sinekatalog’s take
A small carnival teeters on bankruptcy while its aging performers bicker and fade. The film catches a mood of faded glamour and sad community. A good pick for those who love portraits of marginal showfolk.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- German Film Awards (Lola) 1981: Best Director (German Film Award for Best Director) — Walter Bockmayer
Ratings
IMDb: 5.3 / 10 (124 votes)
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