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Eddie and the Cruisers
Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers

Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.

Genres

DramaMusic

OverView

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.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$4786789

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

23 September 1983

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger

Frank Ridgeway

Michael Paré

Michael Paré

Eddie Wilson

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Doc Robbins

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Maggie Foley

Matthew Laurance

Matthew Laurance

Sal Amato

Helen Schneider

Helen Schneider

Joann Carlino

David Wilson

David Wilson

Kenny Hopkins

Michael 'Tunes' Antunes

Michael 'Tunes' Antunes

Wendell Newton

Kenny Vance

Kenny Vance

Lew Elson

John Stockwell

John Stockwell

Keith Livingston

Howard Johnson

Howard Johnson

Wendell's replacement

Joe Cates

Joe Cates

Lois

Barry Sand

Barry Sand

Barry Siegel

Vebe Borge

Vebe Borge

Gerry Rivers

Joey Balin

Joey Balin

Eddie's replacement

Bruce Brown

Bruce Brown

M.C. at El Marko

Robin Karfo

Robin Karfo

Joann's replacement

Rufus Harley

Rufus Harley

Wendell's replacement #2

Louis D'Esposito

Louis D'Esposito

Guitar Player at El Marko

Michael Toland

Michael Toland

Kenny's replacement

Bob Garrett

Bob Garrett

Frank's replacement

Joanne Collins

Joanne Collins

Piano Player at El Marko

Roberto Lombardi

Roberto Lombardi

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Greg Sheridan

Greg Sheridan

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Christopher Stryker

Christopher Stryker

Student (uncredited)

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