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Carny

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Carny
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R,1hr 42min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1980
Director:
Robert Kaylor
Starring:
Gary Busey, Jodie Foster, Robbie Robertson  ...more
Synopsis: In Robert Kaylor's Carny, the world of the carnival is an illusion manipulated by the carnies to fleece the suckers. The marks generally deserve what they get, because of their greed, corruption, or just plain stupidity. It's share and share alike for Frankie (Gary Busey) and Patch (Robbie Robertson), partners in a dunk-the-bozo act in a carnival travelling through the American South. At one of the small-town stops, Donna (Jodie Foster), an alienated teenager, dumps her obnoxious boyfriend and, with ... Full Synopsis
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Donald Guarisco, AMG Review
This uneven but frequently compelling film failed to draw a big audience during its original release but has become a cult favorite over time thanks to its unique subject matter and an array of fine performances. Thomas Baum's script effectively captures the atmosphere of the carnival setting down to the last gritty detail while also managing to find the carefully hidden humanity in the carnival denizens. ... Full Review
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Gary Busey
Frankie
Jodie Foster
Donna
Robbie Robertson
Patch
Elisha Cook, Jr.
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