Eddie and the Cruisers

Name: Eddie and the Cruisers
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1983-09-23
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano, Ellen Barkin, Matthew Laurance

1983·Movie·PG·95 min·★ 6.7(96)

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“Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.”

A television newswoman picks up the story of a 1960s rock band whose long-lost leader — Eddie Wilson — may still be alive, while searching for the missing tapes of the band's never-released album.

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About Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers is a 1983 English-language drama and music film directed by Martin Davidson. The cast is led by Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV.

Eddie and the Cruisers was produced by Aurora and Embassy Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 23, 1983, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.

Director: Martin Davidson
Writers: Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson
Release date: September 23, 1983
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $5 million
Production: Aurora, Embassy Pictures

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Eddie and the Cruisers cast & crew

Eddie and the Cruisers was directed by Martin Davidson and written by Martin Davidson and Arlene Davidson.

The cast features Tom Berenger as Frank Ridgeway, Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson, Joe Pantoliano as Doc Robbins, Ellen Barkin as Maggie Foley, Matthew Laurance as Sal Amato, and Helen Schneider as Joann Carlino.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Fred Murphy and it was produced by Joseph Brooks and Robert K. Lifton.

Is Eddie and the Cruisers worth watching?

Eddie and the Cruisers holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 96 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and music, Eddie and the Cruisers is worth a place on your watchlist.

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