Finding North (1998): Cast & Box Office
Finding North is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Tanya Wexler, starring Wendy Makkena as Rhonda Portelli, John Benjamin Hickey and Jesse Plemons. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $27,466 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Tanya Wexler
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Finding North About?
The premise of Finding North without spoilers.
Rhonda, a Brooklyn bank teller, finds Travis naked and about to jump from the Brooklyn Bridge. Mistaking him for her Prince Charming, she follows him to Danton, Texas. She learns he is gay and grieving his AIDS‑stricken lover. Their unlikely partnership becomes a true friendship as they pursue a treasure hunt guided by clues from beyond the grave.
Finding North Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay
- coming out
- queer cinema
- gay relationship
- aids
- male rear nudity
- bereavement
- loneliness
- new york city
- watching tv
- neo screwball comedy
- carnival
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- halloween costume
- pumpkin head costume
- statue of liberty costume
- cowboy costume
- bank
- friend
- death
- birthday
- bank teller
- texas
- low budget film
- tv weather channel
- hair curler
- soap opera
- father daughter relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- shopping spree
- aunt nephew relationship
- tape recorded message
- platonic love
- on the road
- flatbush avenue brooklyn new york city
- brooklyn new york city
- friendship
- party
- 30th birthday
- birthday party
- hush puppy loafer
- saving a life
- brooklyn bridge
- traffic jam
- gay male straight female relationship
- mourning
- death of lover
- name calling
- on the lam
- reference to little red riding hood
- reference to nancy reagan
Finding North Cast & Characters
Wendy Makkena leads the cast as Rhonda Portelli, with John Benjamin Hickey as Travis Furlong and Jesse Plemons as Hobo. Directed by Tanya Wexler; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tanya Wexler
- Wendy Makkena as Rhonda Portelli
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John Benjamin Hickey as Travis Furlong -
Jesse Plemons as Hobo -
Gail Cronauer as Mrs. Penn
Also Starring in Finding North
· 28 more- Norman Bennett Farmer McDonald
- Cherami Leigh Gretchen
- Anne Bobby Debi
- Jonathan Walker Voice of Bobby (voice)
- Louanne Stephens Ethel/Bethel
- Phyllis Cicero Janice
- Molly McClure Aunt Bonnie
- Yusef Bulos Taxi Driver
- Steven Jones Funeral Director
- Rebecca Creskoff Gina
- Freddie Roman Mr. Portelli
- Richard Rogers Geezer 2
- Russ Marker Geezer 3
- Angela Pietropinto Mrs. Portelli
- Mary Sheldon Ellen
- R. Bruce Elliott TV Salesman
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- Spiro Malas Waiter
- Jonah Lisa Dyer Car Rental Agent
- Garrett Moran Stripper
- Lynn Metrik Bank Manager
- Amy Zimmerman Ticket Agent
- Bo Barron Counter Boy
- Matt Whitton Young Bobby
- Jody Napolitano Young Don Franklin
- Jay Michaelson Bud
- Kermit Key Geezer 1
- T.J. Morehouse Drugstore Clerk
- Westin Self Younger “Devil” Bobby
Finding North Box Office
Finding North grossed $27,466 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$27.5K
- US & Canada
- $27.5K
Finding North Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Finding North.
Finding North Also Known As
Also known as “寻找方向, ჩრდილოეთის პოვნა”.
- Also known as
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- 寻找方向, ჩრდილოეთის პოვნა
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Finding North FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Finding North, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Finding North?
Finding North runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Finding North released?
Finding North was released on January 10, 1998.
Who directed Finding North?
Finding North was directed by Tanya Wexler.
More films by Tanya Wexler Who is in the cast of Finding North?
Finding North stars Wendy Makkena as Rhonda Portelli, John Benjamin Hickey as Travis Furlong and Jesse Plemons as Hobo, among 32 credited actors.
How much did Finding North make at the box office?
Finding North grossed $27,466 worldwide.
Does Finding North have a post-credit scene?
No. Finding North has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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