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Carny

Carny

Carny
1980 1h 47m6.2

Carny

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

Drama
6.2

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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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DirectorRobert Kaylor
ScreenplayThomas Baum, Robert Kaylor, Robbie Robertson
StatusReleased
ReleasedMay 23, 1980
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 47m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes41
GenresDrama
StudioLorimar Motion Pictures

Photos10

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Cast

Gary Busey

Gary Busey

Frankie

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Donna

Robbie Robertson

Robbie Robertson

Patch

Meg Foster

Meg Foster

Gerta

Kenneth McMillan

Kenneth McMillan

Heavy St. John

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

On-Your-Mark

Tim Thomerson

Tim Thomerson

Doubles

Teddy Wilson

Teddy Wilson

Nails

John Lehne

John Lehne

Skeet

Bill McKinney

Bill McKinney

Marvin Dill

Bert Remsen

Bert Remsen

Delno Baptiste

Craig Wasson

Craig Wasson

Mickey

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Jack

Woodrow Parfrey

Woodrow Parfrey

W. C. Hannon

🎭

Alan H. Braunstein

Willie Mae

Tina Andrews

Tina Andrews

Sugaree

🎭

Jordan Cael

Flame

🎭

John Cassidy

Harry the Hat

🎭

Margaret Jo Lee

Pagan Knight

🎭

William S. Bartman

Hi-Striker

Terry Beaver

Terry Beaver

Trucker

🎭

Dani Dembrosky

Skinny

🎭

George Emerson

Fat Man

Bob Hannah

Bob Hannah

Tough #1

🎭

Cathi Harrer

Cheryl

🎭

Anita Haynes

Waitress

🎭

Nancy Hazeltine

Lesbian Girl

🎭

Robert Kent

Cook

🎭

Jack Howard Kitchens Jr.

Tough #3

🎭

Charles Christian Levy Sr.

Tough #2

🎭

Virginia Logan

Ticket Seller

🎭

Jerry Lyles

Mark

🎭

Noelle Massina

Noelle

🎭

Nomi Mitty

Eight Color Girl

🎭

Sirl Myhand

Carl

🎭

Greg Oliver

Cop

🎭

Randal Patrick

Mark

🎭

Tony C. Petrea

Tough #5

🎭

Jeannie Rapp

Twin #2

🎭

Elijah Perry

Trucker

🎭

Mary Siceloff

Georgene

🎭

Albert Smith

Old Farmer

🎭

Trisha Tiedemann

Trish

🎭

Janet Thomas

Twin #1

🎭

Janet Wieringa

Lesbian #2

🎭

E. Devan Young

Tough #4

🎭

Emmett Bejano

Alligator Skin Man

🎭

Percilla Bejano

Monkey Girl

🎭

Elaina Doucet

Contortionist

🎭

Jimmy Rapp

Contortionist / Sword Swallower

🎭

Johann K. Petursson

Giant

🎭

Pete Terhune

Fire Eater Dwarf and Iron Togue Act

Robert DoQui

Robert DoQui

Jerry

🎭

Richard Kaufman

Carnival Goer (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carny

Where can I watch Carny?

Carny (1980) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Carny about?

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.

Who directed Carny?

Carny (1980) was directed by Robert Kaylor. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 47m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is Carny?

Carny runs 1h 47m (107 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 41 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Carny worth watching?

Carny is rated 6.2/10 by 41 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama fans.