Eddie and the Cruisers

Eddie and the Cruisers

Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.

Part of Eddie and the Cruisers Collection

1983•1h 35m•6.7/10

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6.7/10(94)

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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Production

Aurora, Embassy Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

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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

Wendell Newton

Kenny Vance

Kenny Vance

Lew Elson

John Stockwell

John Stockwell

Keith Livingston

Howard Johnson

Wendell's replacement

Joe Cates

Lois

Barry Sand

Barry Siegel

Vebe Borge

Gerry Rivers

Joey Balin

Eddie's replacement

Bruce Brown

M.C. at El Marko

Robin Karfo

Joann's replacement

Rufus Harley

Wendell's replacement #2

Louis D'Esposito

Louis D'Esposito

Guitar Player at El Marko

Michael Toland

Michael Toland

Kenny's replacement

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