Jersey Boys (2014)

The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.

Director:

Clint Eastwood

Writers:

Marshall Brickman (screenplay), Rick Elice (screenplay)

Stars:

John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vincent Piazza	...	Tommy DeVito
John Lloyd Young	...	Frankie Valli
Steve Schirripa	...	Vito (as Steven R. Schirripa)
Christopher Walken	...	Gyp DeCarlo
Kathrine Narducci	...	Frankie's Mother
Lou Volpe	...	Frankie's Father
Johnny Cannizzaro	...	Nick DeVito
Michael Patrick McGill	...	Officer Mike
Jacqueline Mazarella	...	Angry Woman
Michael Lomenda	...	Nick Massi
Lacey Hannan	...	Angela
Scott Vance	...	Detective #1
Steve Rankin	...	Detective #2
Ivar Brogger	...	Judge
Scott Michael Vance	...	Prison Guard (as Scott Michael Morgan)

Storyline

This movie is a musical biography of the Four Seasons, the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), this movie gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli (John Lloyd Young), the small kid with the big falsetto. In addition to following the quartet's coming-of-age as performers, the core of this movie is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats, and family disasters. This movie is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public.

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Plot Keywords:

song | based on stage musical | musical number | breaking the fourth wall | fake blood | 

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Taglines:

Everybody remembers it how they need to.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Music | Musical

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Certificate:

14A

Did You Know?

Trivia

Frankie Valli is six years younger than Tommy DeVito, and seven years younger than Nick Massi, nevertheless John Lloyd Young (Frankie Valli) is one year older than Vincent Piazza (Tommy DeVito), and four years older than Michael Lomenda (Nick Massi).

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Goofs

As Bob comes into the diner while it's snowing and takes a seat, the snowflakes in his hair appear, disappear and then reappear throughout the scene.

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Quotes

Nick Massi: People always ask the same question, why'd you do it Nicky? Why'd you walk away? Well let me clear that up. It wasn't the signed deal, it wasn't the touring, it wasn't the bad food or rooming with Tommy, it just came out of my mouth. Once I said it, I knew it was what I wanted. I wanted to go home.

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Crazy Credits

During the credits, the actors who were seen in the film are seen dancing to Oh What a Night (December 1963).

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Connections

Referenced in Show Offs: Midnight Sunrise (2019)

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Soundtracks

Walk Like a Man
Written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Performed by John Lloyd Young (uncredited), Erich Bergen (uncredited), Michael Lomenda (uncredited) and Vincent Piazza (uncredited)

User Reviews

Makes you love their Music All over Again

Going into the movie I knew and liked the Four Season's music, but was unsure if I would like the movie (it would not have been my first or second pick to go see). However, I was able to see an early viewing of the film and took advantage of it. I must say I LOVED it. It had all of the songs I loved. The film has the right amount of humor when needed. I have not seen the Broadway show version. If you like their music it is worth going just for that as it is a mix of recordings from the Four Seasons and also recordings from the cast. While it is rated R for language, I did not find it excessive. Erich Bergen's performance stood out for me.

I have never seen a Clint Eastwood film that he has been either a producer or director. I was wary about seeing the film, but must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would Recommend this film

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian French

Release Date:

20 June 2014 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Jersey Boys

Filming Locations:

Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,319,371, 22 June 2014

Gross USA:

$47,047,013

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$67,647,013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Four Seasons Partnership, GK Films, Malpaso Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

134 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1