Eddie and the Cruisers(1983)
Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.
Eddie and the Cruisers Synopsis
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.
Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) is a drama and music film directed by Martin Davidson, released on September 23, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano and Ellen Barkin. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Davidson
- Writers:
- Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson, P. F. Kluge
- Producers:
- Joseph Brooks, Robert K. Lifton
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Production:
- Aurora, Embassy Pictures
- Revenue:
- $4,786,789
- Status:
- Released
Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) Trailer
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Eddie and the Cruisers Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Helen Schneider
as Joann Carlino
David Wilson
as Kenny Hopkins
- Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
as Wendell Newton
Kenny Vance
as Lew Elson
John Stockwell
as Keith Livingston
- Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson
as Wendell's replacement
- Joe Cates
Joe Cates
as Lois
Key crew
Directed by Martin Davidson, written by Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson and P. F. Kluge, produced by Joseph Brooks and Robert K. Lifton.
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Eddie and the Cruisers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 98 ratings.
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Eddie and the Cruisers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eddie and the Cruisers online?
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Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eddie and the Cruisers?
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The main cast of Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) includes Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano, Ellen Barkin and Matthew Laurance. The film was directed by Martin Davidson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eddie and the Cruisers released?
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Eddie and the Cruisers was released on September 23, 1983 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Eddie and the Cruisers worth watching?
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Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Eddie and the Cruisers?
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Yes. The official Eddie and the Cruisers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.