Question 1

Who played the lion tamer in Psycho-Circus and why was it tricky to film?

Accepted Answer

The only double producers could find for Christopher Lee was the circus' real lion tamer, half his height. To make it credible, 6'4" Lee was shot in close-up so the height difference wouldn't be obvious.

Question 2

Why was Psycho-Circus released in black-and-white in Germany despite being shot in color?

Accepted Answer

Rialto Film wanted to promote its own production as the 'first Edgar Wallace film in color', so Psycho-Circus was released in black-and-white in Germany. The color version was released on DVD in 2006 in edited form.

Question 3

Which real-life circus's winter quarters were used for filming?

Accepted Answer

Barberini's circus' winter quarters were largely filmed in Winkfield, Berkshire, the real-life home of Billy Smart's circus, one of Britain's most famous circus companies.

Question 4

How was the 1967 US release of Psycho-Circus different from the original?

Accepted Answer

The 1967 US release was in black-and-white and edited down to one hour and five minutes for bookings on the lower half of the bill.

Question 5

Which veteran German actors appear in Psycho-Circus?

Accepted Answer

The cast includes veteran German actors Heinz Drache, Eddi Arent, and Klaus Kinski.

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