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Eddie and the Cruisers

  • 19831983
  • PGPG
  • 1h 35m
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6.9/10
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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 albu... Read allA 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.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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    • Martin Davidson
    • Martin Davidson(screenplay)
    • Arlene Davidson(screenplay)
    • P.F. Kluge(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tom Berenger
    • Michael Paré
    • Joe Pantoliano
    • Martin Davidson
    • Martin Davidson(screenplay)
    • Arlene Davidson(screenplay)
    • P.F. Kluge(novel)
  • Stars
    • Tom Berenger
    • Michael Paré
    • Joe Pantoliano
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    • 78User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger
    • Frank Ridgeway
    Michael Paré
    Michael Paré
    • Eddie Wilson
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Doc Robbins
    Matthew Laurance
    Matthew Laurance
    • Sal Amato
    Helen Schneider
    • Joann Carlino
    David Wilson
    David Wilson
    • Kenny Hopkins
    Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
    • Wendell Newton
    Ellen Barkin
    Ellen Barkin
    • Maggie Foley
    Kenny Vance
    • Lew Eisen
    John Stockwell
    John Stockwell
    • Keith Livingston
    Joe Cates
    • Lois
    Barry Sand
    • Barry Siegel
    Vebe Borge
    • Gerry Rivers
    Howard Johnson
    • Wendell's Replacement
    Joey Balin
    • Eddie's Replacement
    Bruce Brown
    • M.C. at El Marko
    Robin Karfo
    Robin Karfo
    • Joann's Replacement
    Rufus Harley
    • Wendell's Replacement #2
      • Martin Davidson
      • Martin Davidson(screenplay)
      • Arlene Davidson(screenplay)
      • P.F. Kluge(novel)
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    • Trivia
      The Palace of Depression was a real place in Vineland, New Jersey. A homeless drifter built it out of junk, sand and clay, then charged admission for visitors. Vandals destroyed the Palace after his death, but the original ticket booth still stands. Vineland is currently trying to rebuild the Palace of Depression.
    • Goofs
      Maggie is seen watching old tape of Eddie and the band sing "On the Dark Side", at Frank's college. Yet when we see them at the college later in the film, no camera or film crews are in sight anywhere in the auditorium.
    • Quotes

      Joann Carlino: [narrating] There were so many things I wanted to say to him, so many questions I wanted to ask. But Eddie and I, we had a deal, we never talked about the future. We thought the present was so fine, why ruin it by planning ahead? But as Eddie drove off, I knew, I knew it then, it wasn't gonna be any future. In the morning, they told me that Eddie was gone, and they hadn't found his body.

    • Connections
      Edited into Eddie & the Cruisers: On the Dark Side (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      On the Dark Side
      Written by John Cafferty (uncredited)

      Performed by John Cafferty (lead vocal and guitar), Michael 'Tunes' Antunes (saxophone), Gary Gramolini (guitar), Robert Nicholas Cotoia (piano), Patrick Lupo (bass), Kenny Jo Silva (drums)

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    8/10
    Very Good Rock 'N Roll Film
    This is one the best rock 'n roll movies ever made, but that doesn't say much since there haven't too many that much good to begin with. However, this IS good.

    It features solid music by John Cafferty, whose "The Dark Side," is played quite a bit during the movie but is a great song and always enjoyable to hear. The movie also has interesting characters and a somewhat intriguing story. The story features a decent imitation of a Jim Morrison-type lead singer without getting too dramatic.

    A very young Ellen Barkin is the female lead here. She looked better when she got a bit older. A young Joe Pantolione also is in here and Michael Pare was effective as the lead singer.

    Don't listen to the national film critics who didn't care for the film. The public liked it and most times, they are a better judge.
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    • Jan 11, 2006

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1983 (United States)
      • United States
      • MGM
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Tony Mart's, Somers Point, New Jersey, USA
    • Production company
      • Aurora
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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Dolby

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