Finding North
“She's looking for her Prince Charming ... He just lost his.”
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.
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Finding North Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-25
Top Cast
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Wendy Makkena
Rhonda Portelli
John Benjamin Hickey
Travis Furlong
Angela Pietropinto
Mama Portelli
Freddie Roman
Papa Portelli
Molly McClure
Aunt Bonnie
Jonathan Walker
Voice of Bobby (voice)
Jay Michaelson
Bud
Anne Bobby
Debi
Rebecca Creskoff
Gina
Phyllis Cicero
Janice
Spiro Malas
Waiter
Lynn Metrik
Bank Manager
Cherami Leigh
Gretchen
Gail Cronauer
Mrs. Penn
Louanne Stephens
Ethel/Bethel
Yusef Bulos
Taxi Driver
Garrett Moran
Stripper
Steven Jones
Funeral Director
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance
Festival / Special Debut
June 12, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 7, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tanya Wexler
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Powers
- Original Score
- Jason Bucklin, Norbert Gerl, Gale Hess, Randy Erwin Skal, Lyles West
- Original Title
- Finding North
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- SoNo Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tanya Wexler
Kim Powers
Jason Bucklin, Norbert Gerl, Gale Hess, Randy Erwin Skal, Lyles West
Michael Barrett, Bill Schwarz
Thom Zimny
Hal Kessler, Stephen Dyer, Steven A. Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Katelyn Burton
Costume Design
Jim Smythe
Production Design
Thom Zimny
Editor
Michael Barrett
Director of Photography
Stephen Dyer
Producer
Steven A. Jones
Producer
Tanya Wexler
Director
Kim Powers
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding North
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What is Finding North about?
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.
Who directed Finding North?
Finding North was directed by Tanya Wexler.
Who stars in Finding North?
The principal cast of Finding North includes Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Angela Pietropinto, Freddie Roman, Molly McClure.
When was Finding North released and how long is it?
Finding North was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Finding North?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Finding North was composed by Jason Bucklin, Norbert Gerl, Gale Hess, Randy Erwin Skal, Lyles West.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Finding North?
Finding North holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).