Gone Fishin’ (1997): Cast & Plot
Gone Fishin’ is a 1997 comedy directed by Christopher Cain, starring Carol Kane as Donna Waters, Danny Glover and Joe Pesci. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Christopher Cain
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hollywood Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gone Fishin’ About?
The premise of Gone Fishin’ without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Even the fish are laughing! Two fishing fanatics get in trouble when their fishing boat gets stolen while on a trip.
Gone Fishin’ Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- buddy comedy
- buddy film
- buddy movie
- slapstick comedy
- airboat
- friend
- stupidity
- interracial relationship
- interracial
- interracial friendship
- glass
- hat
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- slimehouse
- fishing
- fisherman
- jewelry
- pursuit
- keys
- buddy
- con man
- fishing trip
- boat
- reporter
- chase
- police arrest
- cave
- suitcase
- paddle
- chaos
- canoe
- jungle
- explosion
- memory
- bathtub
- lightning bolt
- fire
- crying
- hotel
- buddies
- reference to ayn rand
- yacht
- billboard
- assistant
- police car
- video camera
- bumbler
- news report
- slapped in the face
- held at gunpoint
- microphone
Gone Fishin’ Cast & Characters
Carol Kane leads the cast as Donna Waters, with Danny Glover as Gus Green and Joe Pesci as Joe Waters. Directed by Christopher Cain; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Christopher Cain
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Danny Glover as Gus Green -
Joe Pesci as Joe Waters - Samantha Brown as Tracy Green
Also Starring in Gone Fishin’
· 14 more- Jenna Bari Gena Waters
- Edythe Davis Cookie Green
- Nick Brimble Dekker Massey
- Rosanna Arquette Rita
- Lynn Whitfield Angie
- Gary Grubbs Phil Beasly
- Willie Nelson Billy 'Catch' Pooler
- Louise Fletcher Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
- Maury Chaykin Kirk, Waiter (uncredited)
- Jonathan Avildsen Parking Lot Valet
- Alfred Nittoli Vending Worker #2
- James R. Greene Bubba
- Claudia Haro Julie
- Deborah Smith Ford Diner Patron
More from Christopher Cain
More films directed by Christopher Cain, best-rated first: Young Guns, That Was Then... This Is Now, The Next Karate Kid and September Dawn.
Gone Fishin’ Plot Summary
What happens in Gone Fishin’ from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joe Waters [Joe Pesci] and Gus Green [Danny Glover] are two cheerful, hard-working friends and longtime neighbors in modest Newark, New Jersey life. Their bond goes back to childhood, and their shared love of fishing gives them a simple joy that shapes their days. When a stroke of luck lands them a trip to the Florida Everglades for some angling, they seize the chance, dreaming of fresh catches and a chance to unwind, with a pledge to return home in time for Thanksgiving. Their plan is straightforward: a peaceful escape that honors their friendship and their easygoing, blue-collar rhythm of life.
Full summary
The whole story of Gone Fishin’, scene by scene
Gone Fishin’ Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Gone Fishin’.
How Well Do You Know Gone Fishin’?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Joe Waters?
Cars in Gone Fishin’
22 cars on screen, including the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1982 Chevrolet El Camino.
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1968 Plymouth Barracuda Main role -
1982 Chevrolet El Camino Important role -
1994 Cadillac DeVille Minor role -
1995 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role
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Movies Like Gone Fishin’
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Goin’ Fishin’, Gone Fishing and Gabby Goes Fishing.
Gone Fishin’ FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Gone Fishin’, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gone Fishin’?
Gone Fishin’ runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Gone Fishin’ released?
Gone Fishin’ was released on May 30, 1997.
Who directed Gone Fishin’?
Gone Fishin’ was directed by Christopher Cain.
More films by Christopher Cain Who is in the cast of Gone Fishin’?
Gone Fishin’ stars Carol Kane as Donna Waters, Danny Glover as Gus Green and Joe Pesci as Joe Waters, among 18 credited actors.
Does Gone Fishin’ have a post-credit scene?
No. Gone Fishin’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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