The Great Wallendas
Brief Synopsis
A drama based on the legendary circus family, its spectacular but tragic career, and its unique aerial act that includes the seven-member pyramid that led to the 1962 accident in which two of the troupe were killed and another permanently paralyzed.
Cast & Crew
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Larry Elikann
Director
Lloyd Bridges
Stephen Parr
Lucinda Bridges
Michael Mcguire
Isa Thomas
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Wallendas
Release Date
1978
Location
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A drama based on the legendary circus family, its spectacular but tragic career, and its unique aerial act that includes the seven-member pyramid that led to the 1962 accident in which two of the troupe were killed and another permanently paralyzed.
Director
Larry Elikann
Director
Cast
Lloyd Bridges
Stephen Parr
Lucinda Bridges
Michael Mcguire
Isa Thomas
Casey Biggs
William Sadler
John Van Dreelen
Ben Fuhrman
Travis Hudson
Taina Elg
Britt Ekland
Cathy Rigby
Bruce Ornstein
Crew
Eric Albertson
Editor
Larry Y Albucher
Assistant Director
Bob Bailin
Director Of Photography
Richard Bianchi
Art Director
John Boxer
Costume Designer
Jerrold Brandt
Production Manager
Ricardo Bravo
Camera Operator
Lou Cangiano
Grader
Josephine Ciannella
Makeup
Bill Couch
Stunt Coordinator
Joanne Curley Kerner
Associate Producer
Vincent Delaney
Gaffer
Richard Gramaglia
Sound
Charles Guanci
Props
James Halligan
Key Grip
Jan Hartman
Screenplay
Ron Kalish
Sound Editor
Linda Marmelstein
Producer
Patrick Mcmahon
Editor
Phyllis Minoff
Story By
Philip Naso
Hair Stylist
Peter Page
Sound
Stephanie Shaw
Advisor
Bill Soden
Music
Sandy Tung
Sound Editor
Joyce Van Brummelen
Other
Karl Wallenda
Technical Advisor
Joe Weber
Music
Daniel Wilson
Executive Producer
Tino Zoppe
Advisor
Film Details
Also Known As
Great Wallendas
Release Date
1978
Location
Sarasota, Florida, USA
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
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Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States February 12, 1978