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Frankie (Gary Busey) and Patch (Robbie Robertson) have a system. Frankie wears clown makeup and sits in the dunk-tank cage, howling insults at midway passersby. Patch is out front collecting dollars from marks eager to make Frankie and his big mouth take a dive. It’s a good town-to-town living for the two pals. Then Donna (Jodie Foster) came along.
A charismatic star trio energizes this grit-and-glitter slice of carnival life that’s as atmospheric as a stroll down midway USA. Indeed, legendary rock star Robertson, who co-produced and penned the story on which the screenplay was based, once worked as a carny. He and his collaborators ensure that time spent with the impressive sights and unique personalities of this traveling show will be downright unforgettable.
Original Release
05/23/1980
US Release
05/23/1980
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Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Directors
Writers
Robert Kaylor, Phoebe Kaylor, Robbie Robertson, Thomas Baum
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 |
Woodrow Parfrey | W. C. Hannon |
Alan H. Braunstein | Willie Mae |
Tina Andrews | Sugaree |
Craig Wasson | Mickey |
Jordan Cael | Flame |
John Cassidy | Harry the Hat |
Margaret Jo Lee | Pagan Knight |
William S. Bartman | Hi-Striker |
Terry Beaver | Trucker |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Jonathan T. Taplin | Executive Producer |
Robbie Robertson | Producer |