Carny is like a documentary inside a film. The movie revolves around the carnies and their day to day operations and personal lives. Jodie Foster stars as Donna, a bored 18 year old small town waitress who dreams of more excitement. One night while attending the local carnival with her jock boyfriend (played by character actor Craig Wasson), she is singled out in the crowd while her boyfriend is engaging in a game…
Top Cast
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
Reviews
***A runaway girl (Jodie Foster) joins a traveling carnival in Georgia*** Except for a couple of unconvincing parts and an unlikely bit in the last act, “Carny” gives the impression of filmmakers grabbing some cameras and secretly filming at an actual carnival in America. Gary Busey stars, two years after his breakout with “The Buddy Holly Story.” Meanwhile Robbie Robertson, the former main man of The Band, is…
FAQ about Carny
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.
When was Carny released?
Carny was released in 1980.
What genres does Carny belong to?
Carny is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Carny?
The cast of Carny includes Gary Busey, Jodie Foster, Robbie Robertson, Meg Foster, Kenneth McMillan.