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Eddie and the Cruisers

year 1983decade 80sdirector Martin Davidson
Cast

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Tom Berenger Frank Ridgeway
Michael Paré Eddie Wilson
Joe Pantoliano Doc Robbins
Matthew Laurance Sal Amato
Helen Schneider Joann Carlino
David Wilson Kenny Hopkins
Michael "Tunes" Antunes Wendell Newton
Ellen Barkin Maggie Foley
Kenny Vance Lew Eisen
John Stockwell Keith Livingston
Joe Cates Lois
Barry Sand Barry Siegal
Vebe Borge Gerry Rivers
Howard Johnson Wendell's replacement
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 Guitar player at El Marko
Michael Toland Kenny's replacement
Bob Garrett Frank's replacement
Joanne Collins Piano player at El Marko

Eddie and the Cruisers | The Rewatchables

host Bill Simmonshost Chris Ryanhost Van Lathan theme CR Month
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The Craig Century Club

95 minutes

In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 00:32:16Read transcript
  • The 95-minute runtime is praised as central to rewatchability and HBO scheduling; the stated budget and gross are $5 million and $4.7 million.

Best Performance with No Lines

Wendell

The panel proposes a new category here.

In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 00:51:09Read transcript
  • Wendell’s expressive presence without dialogue is an aged-best choice and prompts a proposed no-lines performance award; his implied history and musical mentorship are admired.