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Roadie

Roadie

20125.71h 35mR

Overview

After 20 years on the road with Blue Oyster Cult, Jimmy Testagros returns to his hometown to life with his ailing mother. Complications arise when he falls for an old friend, who is now married to his longtime nemesis.

Directed by Michael Cuesta
Written by Gerald Cuesta, Michael Cuesta
Produced by Sirad Balducci, Mike Downey
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Top Cast

Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

Jimmy Testagross

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Mom

David Margulies

David Margulies

Don Miller

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Randy Stevens

Jarlath Conroy

Jarlath Conroy

Wes

Suzette Gunn

Suzette Gunn

Lizette Santiago

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Nikki Stevens

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Lourdes Martin

Cop

Arian Moayed

Arian Moayed

Irfan

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Lucy Spain

Motel Hooker

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Themes & Keywords

new york state

About Roadie

Roadie is a drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of new york state. Directed by Michael Cuesta, it stars Ron Eldard, Lois Smith, David Margulies. After 20 years on the road with Blue Oyster Cult, Jimmy Testagros returns to his hometown to life with his ailing mother. Complications arise when he falls for an old friend, who is now married to his longtime nemesis.

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