Movies and TvShows featuring "high-wire" theme.
Two carnival barkers stowaway on an ocean liner to Rio de Janeiro and get involved with a hypnotist, a fortune hunter, and a damsel in distress.
Berserk is a gripping crime thriller set in a circus, where a murder investigation unfolds and the audience is taken on a suspenseful journey of unraveling the mystery. The plot revolves around a series of murders within the circus community, and a police detective who must navigate through the web of intrigue to catch the killer.
In 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit attempts to walk on a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. With the help of a group of friends, he plans and executes the daring and illegal act, defying all odds and capturing the world's attention.
Mystery writer Mickey Spillane tries to help Clyde Beatty deal with a plot to sabotage his circus.
In 'Whoa, Be-Gone!' Wile E. Coyote tries various unsuccessful tactics to catch the fast-paced Road Runner, resulting in comedic and slapstick moments.
An archaeologist at a museum scolds his small, silent dog, Shep, for supposedly removing a bone belonging to a dinosaur skeleton and orders Shep to bring the bone back, but Shep finds that the place where he buried his most recent bone has been dug up and a bulldog is walking away with the bone in his mouth. Shep chases the bulldog with intent of retrieving the bone, and so begins a battle of wits between Shep and the bulldog.
Beep, Beep is a humorous cartoon short featuring the iconic characters Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner. The plot revolves around Wile E. Coyote's attempts to catch the elusive Road Runner using various failed contraptions and clever strategies. The cartoon is known for its fast-paced action, slapstick comedy, and exaggerated physical gags.
While on shore leave to celebrate his first anniversary, Lt. Peter Duluth (Warren Douglas) takes his wife, Iris (Audrey Long), to a Los Angeles hotel but is turned away. When mysterious Colette (Stephanie Bachelor) offers them her suite, the young couple becomes entangled in a murder plot. Aided by two PIs, Peter and Iris find two corpses and are desperate to locate Colette before she becomes the next victim, but the killers are one step ahead.
In Cue Ball Cat, Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse engage in a hilarious game of pool, filled with surrealism and comedic antics. From billiard balls being swallowed to portable holes and tightrope walking, this animated comedy is a wild ride of unpredictable fun.
In Famous Five 2, a group of kids with their smart dog find themselves in an adventure when they stumble upon a secret passageway at a circus. They must use their wits and bravery to solve a crime involving a stolen diamond and a kidnapping. Along the way, they form strong friendships and discover the power of teamwork.
During the course of one summer, a young Irish lad named Chris befriends an American boy named Joe. The two couldn't be more different, yet they become inseparable. Things turn horribly wrong however, when Chris discovers his new best friend isn't a he, but a she. The sadness only begins as Chris learns why Joe's gender must be kept a secret.
Sylvester Cat pays a visit to a closed-to-business circus and finds Tweety Bird in one of the cages. Tweety escapes and a mad chase ensues. Meanwhile, Sylvester must flee from an uncaged lion he angered earlier.
It's breakfast time, and Pa finds the honeypot empty. Literally risking life and limb, he has Junyer help him raid a nearby beehive. In the end, he finds he should have listened to Ma in the first place, rather than telling her to "Shaddap!"
Sylvester is determined to get a woodpecker that just moved in, high in a tree. He climbs, but the bird greases the tree; he starts to cut it down, but a mean dog stops him (this becomes a running gag). Several other attempts follow; at one point, he puts his paw into the bird's home, and the bird puts a tomato there; Sylvester squishes it, and the bird dresses as an angel to torment him, but Sylvester sees through the disguise. Finally, Sylvester tries to blow up the tree; the dog again intervenes. Sylvester gets the dynamite off the tree and puts out the fuses, but the bird has lit them again, and now Sylvester really becomes an angel.
Woody is a city street sweeper and hates his job. After being abused by policeman Wally Walrus, he decides to quit and disguises himself as a policeman, kicking the rubbish can away which scoops up Wally sending him into the harbour shrinking his uniform. The angry Wally chases the disguised Woody into the circus. Because he is mistaken for a child, he is denied access but enters backstage disguised as an elephant. Finally, after a long struggle with Woody under the big top, he captures the redhead and returns him to his job as street sweeper.
This documentary takes a deep dive into the world of circus performers, exploring their skills and the challenges they face. From high-wire acts to trained elephants, it showcases the incredible talent and dedication of these individuals. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, viewers gain a new appreciation for the stunning and thrilling world of the circus.
English Colonel Rimfire reads that a circus offers $1000 for a live tiger. Rimfire decides to deliver Cool Cat...
Casper befriends a bear cub with a natural talent for juggling. Soon the cub is in the circus, but a gorilla proves to be much scarier than any ghost.
In 'Caicedo (with Pole) (1894)', this mesmerizing documentary captures the jaw-dropping skills of acrobats as they effortlessly perform high-wire acts and daredevil maneuvers with a balancing pole. Set in the golden age of vaudeville, this silent film is a testament to the extraordinary talents of acrobats and the captivating world of circus entertainment.
