Coney Island Baby

Coney Island Baby

2002 · 93 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Drama

After spending time in New York City, Billy Hayes returns to his Ireland hometown. He wants to get back together with his ex-girlfriend and take her to America in hopes of opening up a gas station. But everything isn't going Billy's way — the townspeople aren't happy to see him, and his ex-girlfriend is engaged and pregnant. Then, Billy runs into his old friends who are planning a scam.

Directed by Amy Hobby · Written by Karl Geary

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