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Carny

Carny (1980)

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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,

R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Drama, Horror

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Nov 10, 2009

United Artists

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The ambiance turns out to be much richer than the narrative.

May 7, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Dennis Schwartz
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Carny is a tightly structured, atmospherically rich little movie that works.

January 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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A moderately entertaining behind-the-scenes carnival film. I didn't much care for the ending though.

June 15, 2011
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Jeff B

A perculiar story which is forgettable.

October 26, 2010
Luc L.
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