Alegría

Story

Synopsis

Frac, a mime who is suffering from a severe bout of depression, happens to meet a troupe of circus entertainers and immediately falls in love with one of the stars, Giulietta. But while his affection for Giulietta and admiration for the performers gives him a new lease on life, Giulietta's father, the leader of the troupe, opposes the relationship and is determined to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Frac and Giulietta discover a gang of children who are held prisoner by a criminal leader who forces them to do his bidding, and they devise a plan to win the kids their freedom. .

Director

Franco Dragone

Writers

Rudy Barichello

Language

English

Country

Canada, France, Netherlands

Release date

10 January 1999

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  René Bazinet

  Frac

• 

  Frank Langella

  Fleur

• 

  Mako

  Old Momo

• 

  Julie Cox

  Giulietta

• 

  Heathcote Williams

  Marcello

• 

  Brian Dewhurst

  Old Taps

• Clipper Miano

  Momo

• 

  Whoopi Goldberg

  Baby Clown

• 

  Elena Lev

  Sassy

• 

  Chuck Shamata

  Narrator (Voice)

• Andre Sleegers

  Henchman

• 

  Chip Bray

  Man in Resturaunt