(1980)Directed by Robert Kaylor107 min · RDrama

“When you're young and going nowhere... the Carny looks like a good way out.”

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.

Gary Buseyas Frankie

Jodie Fosteras Donna

Robbie Robertsonas Patch

Meg Fosteras Gerta

Kenneth McMillanas Heavy St. John

Elisha Cook Jr.as On-Your-Mark

Tim Thomersonas Doubles

Teddy Wilsonas Nails

John Lehneas Skeet

Bill McKinneyas Marvin Dill

Bert Remsenas Delno Baptiste

Craig Wassonas Mickey

Fred Wardas Jack

Woodrow Parfreyas W. C. Hannon

Alan H. Braunsteinas Willie Mae

Tina Andrewsas Sugaree

Jordan Caelas Flame

John Cassidyas Harry the Hat

Margaret Jo Leeas Pagan Knight

William S. Bartmanas Hi-Striker

Terry Beaveras Trucker

Dani Dembroskyas Skinny

George Emersonas Fat Man

Bob Hannahas Tough #1