DRAMA . 1951 . 1h 38m . 7.2/10

Saltimbancos_

Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.

Starring Maria Olguim, Helga Liné, Artur Semedo
7.2/10
Rating
1h 38m
Runtime
1951
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.

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Cast
Maria Olguim stars as Miss Dolly in Saltimbancos.
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Year context
Saltimbancos was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rid...
Saltimbancos is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 38m.

CAST (8)

Maria Olguim
Maria Olguim
Miss Dolly
Helga Liné
Helga Liné
Delmirinha
Artur Semedo
Artur Semedo
Tony
José Victor
José Victor
Felismino
MC
Manuel Correia
Adriani
JZ
Jaime Zenóglio
Jesuíno
Fernando Gusmão
Fernando Gusmão
Chico
AR
António Rosa
Jongleur

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Saltimbancos about?
Tony, a trapeze artist, gets a job at a small circus. When a tempest takes away the tent, Tony stays for the love of the beautiful Belmira who could be a rider… if they hadn’t sold the horse. They play at open-air, sleep under the stars, scrimp and save every penny, and soon there’s a new tent to be bought on credit. But Belmira is not happy, she dreams of a real home, while Tony is fascinated by the circus. And the gloomy days are back.
How long is Saltimbancos?
Saltimbancos has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Saltimbancos?
The cast of Saltimbancos includes Maria Olguim, Helga Liné, Artur Semedo, José Victor, Manuel Correia.
What is the rating of Saltimbancos?
Saltimbancos has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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