Carny (1980)
3.4 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 47min
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- Synopsis:
Frankie (Gary Busey) and Patch (Robbie Robertson) have a system. Frankie wears clown makeup and sits in the dunk-tank cage, howling insults at midway passersby. Patch is out front collecting dollars from marks eager to make Frankie and his big mouth take a dive. It's a good town-to-town living for the two pals. Then Donna (Jodie Foster) came along. A charismatic star trio energizes this grit-and-glitter slice of carnival life that's as atmospheric as a stroll down midway USA. Indeed, music man Robertson, who co-produced and penned the story on which the screenplay was based, once worked as a carny. He and his collaborators ensure that time spent with the impressive sights and unique personalities of this traveling show will be downright unforgettable. - Actors:
- Gary Busey, Jodie Foster, Robbie Robertson, Meg Foster, Kenneth McMillan, Elisha Cook Jr., Tim Thomerson, Teddy Wilson, John Lehne, Bill McKinney, Bert Remsen, Woodrow Parfrey, Alan Braunstein, Tina Andrews, Craig Wasson, Jordan Cael, John Cassidy, Margaret Jo Lee, William S. Bartman, Terry Beaver
- Directors:
- Robert Kaylor
- Producers:
- Robbie Robertson
- Writers:
- Phoebe Kaylor, Robert Kaylor, Robbie Robertson, Thomas Baum
- Genres:
- Drama