Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)

Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.

Movie · Drama, Music, Mystery · 1h 35m · Rated 6.6/10 on TMDB · Released September 23, 1983

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.

Directed by Martin Davidson

Cast

• Tom Berenger as Frank Ridgeway
• Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson
• Joe Pantoliano as Doc Robbins
• Ellen Barkin as Maggie Foley
• Matthew Laurance as Sal Amato
• Helen Schneider as Joann Carlino
• David Wilson as Kenny Hopkins
• Michael 'Tunes' Antunes as Wendell Newton
• Kenny Vance as Lew Elson
• John Stockwell as Keith Livingston
• Howard Johnson as Wendell's replacement
• Joe Cates as Lois

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