Coney Island(1991)
Coney Island Synopsis
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".
Coney Island (1991) is a history and documentary film directed by Ric Burns, released on February 4, 1991 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Philip Bosco, Al Lewis, Vincent Gardenia and Eli Wallach. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ric Burns
- Writers:
- Richard Snow
- Producers:
- Buddy Squires, Ric Burns
- Cinematographer:
- Buddy Squires
- Production:
- Steeplechase Films, GBH
- Status:
- Released
Coney Island Cast & Crew
Main cast
Philip Bosco
as Narrator (voice)
Al Lewis
as Self - Actor
Vincent Gardenia
as Self - Actor
Eli Wallach
as Self - Actor
- Elliot Willensky
Elliot Willensky
as Self - Writer
Judd Hirsch
as (voice)
George Plimpton
as (voice)
Lois Smith
as (voice)
Frances Sternhagen
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ric Burns, written by Richard Snow, produced by Buddy Squires and Ric Burns.
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Coney Island Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Coney Island – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Coney Island online?
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Coney Island (1991) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Coney Island?
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The main cast of Coney Island (1991) includes Philip Bosco, Al Lewis, Vincent Gardenia, Eli Wallach and Elliot Willensky. The film was directed by Ric Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Coney Island released?
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Coney Island was released on February 4, 1991 and runs for 58m.
Is Coney Island worth watching?
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Coney Island (1991) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.