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Eddie and the Cruisers
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Eddie and the Cruisers

1983-09-23 · 95 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Music · Mystery

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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Directors
Martin Davidson
Production companies
Aurora, Embassy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 4,786,789

Top Cast

Tom BerengerTom BerengerFrank Ridgeway
Michael ParéMichael ParéEddie Wilson
Joe PantolianoJoe PantolianoDoc Robbins
Ellen BarkinEllen BarkinMaggie Foley
Matthew LauranceMatthew LauranceSal Amato
Helen SchneiderHelen SchneiderJoann Carlino
David WilsonDavid WilsonKenny Hopkins
Michael 'Tunes' AntunesWendell Newton
Kenny VanceKenny VanceLew Elson
John StockwellJohn StockwellKeith Livingston
Howard JohnsonWendell's replacement
Joe CatesLois
Barry SandBarry Siegel
Vebe BorgeGerry Rivers
Joey BalinEddie's replacement
Bruce BrownM.C. at El Marko
Robin KarfoJoann's replacement
Rufus HarleyWendell's replacement #2
Louis D'EspositoLouis D'EspositoGuitar Player at El Marko
Michael TolandMichael TolandKenny's replacement

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