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Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers

Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.

19836.71h 35m

Overview

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.

Directed by Martin Davidson
Written by Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson, P. F. Kluge
Produced by Joseph Brooks, Robert K. Lifton
Box Office0Revenue: $4.8M

Top Cast

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Frank Ridgeway

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

Eddie Wilson

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Doc Robbins

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Maggie Foley

Matthew Laurance

Matthew Laurance

Sal Amato

Helen Schneider

Helen Schneider

Joann Carlino

David Wilson

David Wilson

Kenny Hopkins

M

Michael 'Tunes' Antunes

Wendell Newton

Kenny Vance

Kenny Vance

Lew Elson

John Stockwell

John Stockwell

Keith Livingston

Themes & Keywords

rock 'n' rollmusiciansingermusiceddie wilson

About Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers is a drama, music film released in 1983 exploring themes of rock 'n' roll, musician, singer, music, eddie wilson. Directed by Martin Davidson, it stars Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano. 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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