Coney Island (1991)
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".
Director: Ric Burns
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: February 4, 1991
Cast
- Philip Bosco - Narrator (voice)
- Al Lewis - Self - Actor
- Vincent Gardenia - Self - Actor
- Eli Wallach - Self - Actor
- Elliot Willensky - Self - Writer
- Judd Hirsch - (voice)
- George Plimpton - (voice)
- Lois Smith - (voice)
- Frances Sternhagen - (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Buddy Squires
Editing: Paul Barnes
Production: Steeplechase Films, GBH
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, coney island, brooklyn, new york city, amusement park
More Films by Director: Ric Burns
More Films in Genre: History, Documentary
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, Elliot Willensky, Judd Hirsch.
- How long is Coney Island?
- Coney Island has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Coney Island?
- Coney Island is a History, Documentary film.