Carny (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Carny is a 1980 drama directed by Robert Kaylor, starring Gary Busey, Tim Thomerson and Elisha Cook Jr.. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Robert Kaylor
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carny About?
The premise of Carny without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beneath the vibrant spectacle of the Psycho-Fugue Circus, a darker reality exists. When a beloved performer dies unexpectedly, suspicion falls upon one of their own, fracturing the close-knit community. As the investigation unfolds, long-held secrets and simmering resentments surface, threatening to expose the dark side of the entertainment world and revealing a web of deceit among the performers.
Carny Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- bearded woman
- freakshow
- fairground
- clown
- character name as title
- nickname as title
- teenager
- scene during opening credits
- man applies clown makeup
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- job
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- carnival
- 1980s
- one word title
- sword swallower
- stripper
Carny Cast
Gary Busey leads the cast, with Tim Thomerson and Elisha Cook Jr.. Directed by Robert Kaylor; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Kaylor
Also Starring in Carny
· 6 moreCarny Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Carny 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
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TMDB 64% User score
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Carny Plot Summary
What happens in Carny from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Frankie and Patch are friends who work for the Great American Carnival, a small-time circus that caravans through the South. Frankie performs as The Mighty Bozo, a dunk-tank act that needles the crowd, while Patch pockets the winnings and keeps the show afloat. Patch is also the crew’s “adjuster,” his carny nickname, the person who negotiates deals with local officials and the underworld to keep the carnival rolling.
Full summary
The whole story of Carny, scene by scene
Carny Box Office
Carny grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $1.8M
Carny Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Carny.
How Well Do You Know Carny?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who performs as The Mighty Bozo?
Carny Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “O Circo da Morte” and “La ocasión de Donna”.
- Also known as
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- O Circo da Morte
- La ocasión de Donna
- Carny - Un corpo per due uomini
- Jahrmarkt
- Примамката
- Βρώμικη Κούκλα
- 嘉年华会
- Кэрни
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Movies Like Carny
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Carny, Carnival of Blood and Freakshow.
Carny FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Carny, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carny?
Carny runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Carny released?
Carny was released on May 23, 1980.
Who directed Carny?
Carny was directed by Robert Kaylor.
More films by Robert Kaylor Who is in the cast of Carny?
Carny stars Gary Busey, Tim Thomerson and Elisha Cook Jr., among 10 credited actors.
How much did Carny make at the box office?
Carny grossed $1.8 million worldwide.
How is Carny rated?
Carny has 68 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Carny have a post-credit scene?
No. Carny has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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