Went to Coney Island On a Mission From God...Be Back By Five Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Richard Schenkman, who debuted with the disappointing The Pompatus of Love (1996), returned with this comedy-drama, set on the streets of Brooklyn. When young Richie (Rafael Baez) vanishes, rumor has it that he went insane at Coney Island, so pizza guy Stan (Rick Stear) and pawnshop clerk Daniel (Jon Cryer, who co-scripted with Schenkman) spend a winter's day searching for their childhood friend through the deserted amusement park. They encounter a variety of locals in their wanderings, while flashbacks fill in the story of past events, including Stan's alcoholic escapades which ended his relationship with Gabby (Ione Skye). Shown at the 1998 L.A. Independent Film Fest. - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
08/25/2000
DVD Release Date:
01/03/2001
MPAA Reasons:
for language.
Run Time:
94 min.
Director(s):
Themes:
Down on Their Luck, Haunted By the Past, Missing Persons, Journey of Self-Discovery
Tone:
Bittersweet, Deliberate, Downbeat, Gritty, Humorous, Poignant, Reflective
Keywords:
amusement-park, childhood-friend, flashback, friendship, homeless, insanity, journey, missing-person, outcast, search
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (08-25-2000)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
