Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.

Riccardo Billi
as Clown

Gigi Reder
as Clown

Tino Scotti
as Clown

Valentini
as Clown

Fanfulla
as Clown

Merli
as Clown

Carlo Rizzo
as Clown

Alberto Colombaioni
as Clown

Pistoni
as Clown

Martana
as Clown