Carny
“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.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-28
Top Cast
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Gary Busey
Frankie
Jodie Foster
Donna
Robbie Robertson
Patch
Meg Foster
Gerta
Kenneth McMillan
Heavy St. John
Elisha Cook Jr.
On-Your-Mark
Tim Thomerson
Doubles
Teddy Wilson
Nails
John Lehne
Skeet
Bill McKinney
Marvin Dill
Bert Remsen
Delno Baptiste
Craig Wasson
Mickey
Fred Ward
Jack
Woodrow Parfrey
W. C. Hannon
Alan H. Braunstein
Willie Mae
Tina Andrews
Sugaree
Jordan Cael
Flame
John Cassidy
Harry the Hat
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Kaylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Baum
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Carny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Kaylor
Thomas Baum, Robert Kaylor, Robbie Robertson, Phoebe Kaylor
Alex North
Harry Stradling Jr.
Stuart H. Pappé
Robbie Robertson, Jonathan T. Taplin
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Thomas Baum
Screenplay
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Robbie Robertson
Producer
Robert Kaylor
Director
William J. Cassidy
Production Design
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Kaylor
Writer
Robbie Robertson
Writer
Phoebe Kaylor
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carny
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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 was directed by Robert Kaylor.
Who stars in Carny?
The principal cast of Carny includes Gary Busey, Jodie Foster, Robbie Robertson, Meg Foster, Kenneth McMillan.
When was Carny released and how long is it?
Carny was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Carny?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carny was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carny?
Carny holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).