Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five (1998)
Overview
Two young men who have been friends since early childhood decide to go on a trip to find a third friend who has long since disappeared. Stories they have heard indicate that the friend has been seen in an apparently rambling, incoherent state at Coney Island. Their trip leads them to a number of adventures involving the otherworld-like life at the Park and revelations related to their own pasts including the death of one's sister, a failed past relationship, financial failings, and alcoholism.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.445 |
Directed By
Richard Schenkman
Crew
Richard Schenkman
Richard Schenkman
Jon Cryer
Adam Beckman
Jon Cryer
Midge Ure
Richard Schenkman
Bill Stabile
Richard LaBrie
Mark Saks
Brandi Savitt
Deirdra Elizabeth Govan
Nuri Bell
TOP CAST
Jon Cryer
Daniel
Rick Stear
Stan
Rafael Báez
Richie
Ione Skye
Gabby
Frank Whaley
Skee-Ball Weasel
Peter Gerety
Maurice
Akili Prince
Julie
Aesha Waks
Cindy Goldclang
Dominic Chianese
Mickey (The Photographer)
Susan Foster
Jennifer
Christina Hernandez
Alegra, Richie's sister
William Wise
Sexy Larry (The Store Owner)
Patricia Mauceri
Mrs. Muñoz
Leslie Hendrix
The Bearded Lady
Jesse Lenat
Jojo
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