Finding North(1998)
She's looking for her Prince Charming ... He just lost his.
Finding North Synopsis
Rhonda, a big-haired bankteller from Brooklyn, encounters Travis, naked, suicidal and about to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge. Mistaking him for her perfect man, she stalks him all the way to Danton, Texas. Along the way she slowly comes to realize he is gay and is despondent over the AIDS-related death of his former lover. An alliance, and eventually true friendship, is formed between this extremely odd couple as they embark upon a 'treasure hunt' - with clues provided from beyond the grave.
Finding North (1998) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tanya Wexler, released on June 12, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Angela Pietropinto and Freddie Roman. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Tanya Wexler
- Writers:
- Kim Powers
- Producers:
- Stephen Dyer, Steven A. Jones
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Barrett
- Production:
- SoNo Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Finding North (1998) Trailer
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Finding North Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wendy Makkena
as Rhonda Portelli
John Benjamin Hickey
as Travis Furlong
Angela Pietropinto
as Mama Portelli
Freddie Roman
as Papa Portelli
Molly McClure
as Aunt Bonnie
Jonathan Walker
as Voice of Bobby (voice)
- Jay Michaelson
Jay Michaelson
as Bud
Anne Bobby
as Debi
Rebecca Creskoff
as Gina
Phyllis Cicero
as Janice
Spiro Malas
as Waiter
- Lynn Metrik
Lynn Metrik
as Bank Manager
Key crew
Directed by Tanya Wexler, written by Kim Powers, produced by Stephen Dyer and Steven A. Jones.
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Finding North Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 14 ratings.
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Finding North – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Finding North online?
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Who stars in Finding North?
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The main cast of Finding North (1998) includes Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Angela Pietropinto, Freddie Roman and Molly McClure. The film was directed by Tanya Wexler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Finding North released?
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Finding North was released on June 12, 1998 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Finding North worth watching?
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Finding North (1998) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Finding North?
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