Circus Boys (1989)

7.3/10 • 106 min • Drama

Overview

Brothers Jinta and Wataru are raised in a travelling circus. After an accident, Jinta decides to leave and wanders the countryside working as a con-man. After a run-in with local yakuza, he's invited to join their ranks, where he makes the mistake of falling for a boss's mistress. Meanwhile, Wataru stays with the circus and works hard to regain its former glory

Cast

Hiroshi Mikami

Jinta

Bunshi Katsura VI

Haruko Wanibuchi

Yoshio Harada

Shiro Sano

Maki Ishikawa

Akira Ōizumi

Akaji Maro

Tetsu Watanabe

Elephant Master

Motomi Makiguchi

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