Eddie and the Cruisers
“Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.”
Synopsis
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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Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-21
Top Cast
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Tom Berenger
Frank Ridgeway
Michael Paré
Eddie Wilson
Joe Pantoliano
Doc Robbins
Ellen Barkin
Maggie Foley
Matthew Laurance
Sal Amato
Helen Schneider
Joann Carlino
David Wilson
Kenny Hopkins
Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
Wendell Newton
Kenny Vance
Lew Elson
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Davidson
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson
- Original Score
- John Cafferty
- Original Title
- Eddie and the Cruisers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- Aurora, Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Davidson
Martin Davidson, Arlene Davidson, P. F. Kluge
John Cafferty
Fred Murphy
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Joseph Brooks, Robert K. Lifton, Rich Irvine, James L. Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Davidson
Director
Sandy Davidson
Costume Design
Martin Davidson
Screenplay
Arlene Davidson
Screenplay
Joseph Brooks
Producer
Robert K. Lifton
Producer
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eddie and the Cruisers
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What is Eddie and the Cruisers about?
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.
Who directed Eddie and the Cruisers?
Eddie and the Cruisers was directed by Martin Davidson.
Who stars in Eddie and the Cruisers?
The principal cast of Eddie and the Cruisers includes Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano, Ellen Barkin, Matthew Laurance.
When was Eddie and the Cruisers released and how long is it?
Eddie and the Cruisers was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Eddie and the Cruisers make at the box office?
Eddie and the Cruisers grossed $4.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Eddie and the Cruisers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eddie and the Cruisers was composed by John Cafferty.
Is Eddie and the Cruisers based on a book or true story?
Eddie and the Cruisers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "P. F. Kluge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eddie and the Cruisers?
Eddie and the Cruisers holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).