MVD Rewind Collection: Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God… Be Back by Five Blu-ray Detailed (UPDATED)
HomeMVD Rewind Collection: Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God… Be Back by Five Blu-ray Detailed (UPDATED)
Posted February 1, 2018 02:07 PM by Webmaster
The MVD Rewind Collection has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of director Richard Schenkman's film Went to Coney Island on a Mission From God… Be Back by Five (1998), starring Jon Cryer, Rick Stear, Rafael Báez, Ione Skye, Frank Whaley, and Peter Gerety. The release will be available for purchase on April 24.
UPDATE: Final coverwork for the upcoming release has been attached below.
Synopsis: Coney Island on a cold winter's day is the setting for this thoughtful, yet very funny drama about friendship, memory, and regret. Two lifelong friends, Stan and Daniel, hear a rumor that childhood buddy Richie has lost his mind and is now homeless and living somewhere near the fabled amusement park. In a search for meaning in their own lives, they set off on a day-long quest to find him, encountering a cast of oddball characters including a philosophical skee-ball attendant, a most unlikely pair of lovers, and a less than freaky Freak show. In the process, we discover that Stan and Daniel have their own demons to deal with; Stan's drinking is bringing him to the brink of losing everything he loves, while Daniel harbors the memory of a betrayal that may have been more important than he could have ever imagined. When they actually find Richie, the revelations come fast and furious; the real reason for Richie's disappearance, the true impact of Daniel's treachery, and the extent of Stan's descent into alcoholism. When the dust settles they are faced with the dilemma: what do they do now?
Based on a true story, the award-winning Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five is a journey that goes from the hilarious to the heart-rending. It is about the limits of friendship, and the meaning of love.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
UPDATE: Final coverwork for the upcoming release has been attached below.
Synopsis: Coney Island on a cold winter's day is the setting for this thoughtful, yet very funny drama about friendship, memory, and regret. Two lifelong friends, Stan and Daniel, hear a rumor that childhood buddy Richie has lost his mind and is now homeless and living somewhere near the fabled amusement park. In a search for meaning in their own lives, they set off on a day-long quest to find him, encountering a cast of oddball characters including a philosophical skee-ball attendant, a most unlikely pair of lovers, and a less than freaky Freak show. In the process, we discover that Stan and Daniel have their own demons to deal with; Stan's drinking is bringing him to the brink of losing everything he loves, while Daniel harbors the memory of a betrayal that may have been more important than he could have ever imagined. When they actually find Richie, the revelations come fast and furious; the real reason for Richie's disappearance, the true impact of Daniel's treachery, and the extent of Stan's descent into alcoholism. When the dust settles they are faced with the dilemma: what do they do now?
Based on a true story, the award-winning Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God… Be Back by Five is a journey that goes from the hilarious to the heart-rending. It is about the limits of friendship, and the meaning of love.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW FRAME-BY-FRAME DIGITAL RESTORATION of the film from original 35mm film elements
- 5.1 Surround Audio (Uncompressed PCM) and 2.0 Stereo
- NEW Introduction from director Richard Schenkman and Jon Cryer (HD)
- Audio commentary from director Richard Schenkman and Jon Cryer
- "Went to Coney Island… To Make a Movie" Behind the scenes featurette (18:36, SD)
- "The Producer" – Comedy short film directed by Richard Schenkman (3:00, SD)
- Photo Gallery
- Original Theatrical Trailer (SD)
- Collectible Mini-Poster