Drama · United States of America · 1980 · 1h 47m

Carny

Carny poster
Director
Robert Kaylor
Cast
Gary Busey as Frankie Jodie Foster as Donna Robbie Robertson as Patch Meg Foster as Gerta Kenneth McMillan as Heavy St. John Elisha Cook Jr. as On-Your-Mark
Crew
Harry Stradling Jr. — Director of Photography Stuart H. Pappé — Editor Alex North — Original Music Composer Thomas Baum — Screenplay Robert Kaylor — Writer Robbie Robertson — Writer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Carny — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
waitresshustlercarnivaltravelgamecarny
Key Collaborators
Robert Kaylor Director Harry Stradling Jr. Director of Photography Stuart H. Pappé Editor Alex North Original Music Composer Thomas Baum Screenplay Robert Kaylor Writer Robbie Robertson Writer Phoebe Kaylor Writer Robbie Robertson Producer William J. Cassidy Production Design
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