The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998)
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Fantasist Ray Bradbury wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of his 1957 Saturday Evening Post short story, "The Magic White Suit," previously adapted as a TV drama, a stage musical, and a play. Middle-aged Gomez (Joe Mantegna) hopes to own the beautiful white suit he spots in a store window. Since he can't afford it, he locates four same-size men to each contribute $20. On a Friday evening, the five in turn don the shining suit for an hour, and when they wear the iridescent garment, their wishes come true. Director Stuart Gordon had success 30 years ago with his production of the stage play. The opening titles are in sand animation. Shown at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Joe Mantegna, Esai Morales, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stuart Gordon
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Fantasist Ray Bradbury wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of his 1957 Saturday Evening Post short story, "The Magic White Suit," previously adapted as a TV drama, a stage musical, and a play. Middle-aged Gomez (Joe Mantegna) hopes to own the beautiful white suit he spots in a store window. Since he can't afford it, he locates four same-size men to each contribute $20. On a Friday evening, the five in turn don the shining suit for an hour, and when they wear the iridescent garment, their wishes come true. Director Stuart Gordon had success 30 years ago with his production of the stage play. The opening titles are in sand animation. Shown at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
- Joe Mantegna - Gomez
- Edward James Olmos - Vamenos
- Gregory Sierra - Villanazul
- Sid Caesar - Sid Zellman
- Lisa Vidal - Ramona
- Mercedes Ortega - Celia Obregon
- Esai Morales - Dominguez
- Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez - Martinez
- Liz Torres - Ruby Escadrillo
- Howard Morris - Leo Zellman
- Mike Moroff - Toro
- Director(s):
- Stuart Gordon
- Writer(s):
- Ray Bradbury
- Producer(s):
- Stuart Gordon, Roy Edward Disney
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Profanity)
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