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Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five

Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five

Genres

Drama

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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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

4.3/10

Release Date

01 January 1998

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer

Daniel

Rick Stear

Rick Stear

Stan

Rafael Báez

Rafael Báez

Richie

Ione Skye

Ione Skye

Gabby

Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

Skee-Ball Weasel

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Maurice

Akili Prince

Akili Prince

Julie

Aesha Waks

Aesha Waks

Cindy Goldclang

Dominic Chianese

Dominic Chianese

Mickey (The Photographer)

Susan Foster

Susan Foster

Jennifer

Christina Hernandez

Christina Hernandez

Alegra, Richie's sister

William Wise

William Wise

Sexy Larry (The Store Owner)

Patricia Mauceri

Patricia Mauceri

Mrs. Muñoz

Leslie Hendrix

Leslie Hendrix

The Bearded Lady

Jesse Lenat

Jesse Lenat

Jojo

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