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Coney Island (1991)

Movie ★ 8.0 58 min

History Documentary

Before there was Disneyland, there was Coney Island. By the turn of the century, this tiny piece of New York real estate was internationally famous. On summer Sundays, three great pleasure domes--Steeplechase, Luna Park and Dreamland--competed for the patronage of a half-million people. By day it was the world's most amazing amusement park, by night, an electric "Eden".

Ric Burns Director Richard Snow Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 4, 1991
Runtime
58 min
IMDb
tt0256700
Language
Studio
Steeplechase Films,

Themes

Cast

Philip Bosco Philip Bosco Narrator (voice) Al Lewis Al Lewis Self - Actor Vincent Gardenia Vincent Gardenia Self - Actor Eli Wallach Eli Wallach Self - Actor Elliot Willensky Self - Writer Judd Hirsch Judd Hirsch (voice) George Plimpton George Plimpton (voice) Lois Smith Lois Smith (voice) Frances Sternhagen Frances Sternhagen (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Coney Island about?
Before there was Disneyland, there was Coney Island. By the turn of the century, this tiny piece of New York real estate was internationally famous. On summer Sundays, three great pleasure domes--Steeplechase, Luna Park and Dreamland--competed for the patronage of a half-million people. By day it was the world's most amazing amusement park, by night, an electric "Eden".
Who directed Coney Island?
Coney Island was directed by Ric Burns.
Who stars in Coney Island?
Coney Island stars Philip Bosco, Al Lewis, Vincent Gardenia, Eli Wallach.
When was Coney Island released?
Coney Island is a 1991 history, documentary film.
Where can I watch Coney Island?
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