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Diner

1982-03-05 · 110 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama

Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

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Directors
Barry Levinson
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, SLM Production Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,100,000

Top Cast

Steve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergEdward 'Eddie' Simmons
Daniel SternDaniel SternLaurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
Mickey RourkeMickey RourkeRobert 'Boogie' Sheftell
Kevin BaconKevin BaconTimothy Fenwick Jr.
Tim DalyTim DalyWilliam 'Billy' Howard
Ellen BarkinEllen BarkinBeth Schreiber
Paul ReiserPaul ReiserModell
Kathryn DowlingBarbara
Michael TuckerMichael TuckerBagel
Jessica JamesMrs. Simmons
Colette BloniganCarol Heathrow
Kelle KippDiane
John AquinoTank
Richard PiersonDavid Frazer
Claudia CronJane Chisholm
Tait RuppertTait RuppertMethan
Tom TammiTom TammiHoward Fenwick
Pam GailFirst Stripper
Lauren ZaganasSecond Stripper
Sharon ZimanElyse

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