Eddie and the Cruisers

"Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished."

1983 1h 35m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 99

DramaMusicMystery

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Tom Berenger
Frank Ridgeway
Michael Paré
Eddie Wilson
Joe Pantoliano
Doc Robbins
Ellen Barkin
Maggie Foley
Matthew Laurance
Sal Amato
Helen Schneider
Joann Carlino
David Wilson
Kenny Hopkins
Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
Wendell Newton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Martin Davidson
Writers: Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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43 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Eddie and the Cruisers Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martin Davidson, shot by Fred Murphy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Priscilla Nedd-Friendly shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tom Berenger and Michael Paré and Joe Pantoliano carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0085475 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 99 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Martin Davidson directs. Fred Murphy behind the camera. Priscilla Nedd-Friendly cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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143 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Eddie and the Cruisers Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Martin Davidson, shot by Fred Murphy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Priscilla Nedd-Friendly shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Tom Berenger and Michael Paré and Joe Pantoliano carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.".
7IMDB entry: tt0085475 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 99 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Fred Murphy
Editing: Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Costume design: Sandy Davidson
Makeup / hair: Kathryn Bihr
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Status: Released
Box office: $4,786,789
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)

Part of

Eddie and the Cruisers Collection

This film series follows a 1960s rock band's rise, fall, and potential comeback. Central to the story is Eddie Wilson, the charismatic leader whose mysterious death causes the band to disband. Missing tapes of their unreleased album drive the narrative, exploring themes of fame, creative expression, and resilience. The films blend comedy and drama, focusing on love, loss, and redemption. They capture the essence of the 1960s through fashion, music, and vibrant storytelling. The compelling cast and evocative cinematography highlight the band's journey, illustrating the powerful impact of music and personal determination.