Went to Coney Island On a Mission From God...Be Back By Five (1998)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jon Cryer, Rick Stear, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard Schenkman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Went to Coney Island On a Mission From God...Be Back By Five
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Went to Coney Island On a Mission From God...Be Back By Five
- Jon Cryer - Daniel
- Rafael Baez - Richie
- Frank Whaley - Skee-ball Weasel
- Akili Prince - Julie
- Dominic Chianese - Mickey
- Judy Reyes
- Rick Stear - Stan
- Ione Skye - Gabby
- Peter Gerety - Maurice
- Aesha Waks - Cindy
- Eugene Byrd - Teenage Friend
- Director(s):
- Richard Schenkman
- Writer(s):
- Richard Schenkman, Jon Cryer
- Producer(s):
- Jon Cryer, Richard Schenkman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Humor, Adult Situations, Profanity)
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