The Search for One-eye Jimmy
Director: Sam Henry Kass
Actors: Holt McCallany, Michael Badalucco, Nicholas Turturro
PlotIn a quirky Brooklyn neighborhood, a young filmmaker named Les is working on a documentary about the lives of eccentric local residents. His project shifts gears when he learns that Jimmy Hoyt, known as One-eye Jimmy, has mysteriously disappeared. Intrigued by the potential story, Les decides to document the search for Jimmy instead. With his camera rolling, Les teams up with a ragtag group of Jimmy's friends and neighbors, each bringing their own unique personality and theories about Jimmy's whereabouts. The group includes the over-the-top disco enthusiast Disco Bean, Jimmy's semi-competent brother Junior, and Colonel Ron, a paranoid conspiracy theorist.
As they comb through the borough's vibrant and offbeat locations, their investigation takes them on numerous comedic detours. The search party interacts with an array of oddball characters, encountering bizarre situations and dead ends that add layers of humor and absurdity to their mission. The further they go, the more they realize that Jimmy’s disappearance isn't as straightforward as it seems. The journey unveils not only the idiosyncrasies of their community but also a deeper sense of camaraderie among its members. As they get closer to finding answers, the film takes unexpected turns, keeping both Les and his viewers on their toes.
Writers: Sam Henry Kass
Release Date: 21 Jun 1996
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Despite a stellar indie cast, 'The Search for One-eye Jimmy' falls short on humor with subpar AV quality, best suited for die-hard fans of 90s indie cinema.
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