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Feature film — 1980

Carny (1980)

6.21h 47mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 45 votes.

Lorimar Motion Pictures

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Director: Robert Kaylor

On screen

Cast & crew

Gary Busey as Frankie

Gary Busey

Frankie

Jodie Foster as Donna

Jodie Foster

Donna

Robbie Robertson as Patch

Robbie Robertson

Patch

Meg Foster as Gerta

Meg Foster

Gerta

Kenneth McMillan as Heavy St. John

Kenneth McMillan

Heavy St. John

Elisha Cook Jr. as On-Your-Mark

Elisha Cook Jr.

On-Your-Mark

Tim Thomerson as Doubles

Tim Thomerson

Doubles

Teddy Wilson as Nails

Teddy Wilson

Nails

John Lehne as Skeet

John Lehne

Skeet

Bill McKinney as Marvin Dill

Bill McKinney

Marvin Dill

Bert Remsen as Delno Baptiste

Bert Remsen

Delno Baptiste

Craig Wasson as Mickey

Craig Wasson

Mickey

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