Carny (1980)

  • R
  • 05/23/1980 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 47m

When you're young and going nowhere... the Carny looks like a good way out.

Overview

Tired of being a small-town waitress, Donna departs with the latest carnival show, living with entertainers Frankie and Patch in a tense, emotional triangle.

Robert Kaylor

Director, Story

Thomas Baum

Screenplay

Phoebe Kaylor

Story

Robbie Robertson

Story

Cast

Gary Busey's headshot

Gary Busey

Frankie
Jodie Foster's headshot

Jodie Foster

Donna
Robbie Robertson's headshot

Robbie Robertson

Patch
Meg Foster's headshot

Meg Foster

Gerta
Kenneth McMillan's headshot

Kenneth McMillan

Heavy St. John
Elisha Cook Jr.'s headshot

Elisha Cook Jr.

On-Your-Mark
Tim Thomerson's headshot

Tim Thomerson

Doubles
Teddy Wilson's headshot

Teddy Wilson

Nails

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