DRAMA . 1983 . 1h 35m . 6.7/10

Eddie and the Cruisers_

"Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished."

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.

Starring Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano
Box Office $4.8M
6.7/10
Rating
$4.8M
Box Office
1h 35m
Runtime
1983
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished.

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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Cast
Tom Berenger stars as Frank Ridgeway in Eddie and the Cruisers.
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Year context
Eddie and the Cruisers was released 43 years ago in 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 ta...
Eddie and the Cruisers is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

CAST (20)

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
M'
Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
Wendell Newton
Kenny Vance
Kenny Vance
Lew Elson
John Stockwell
John Stockwell
Keith Livingston
HJ
Howard Johnson
Wendell's replacement
JC
Joe Cates
Lois
BS
Barry Sand
Barry Siegel
VB
Vebe Borge
Gerry Rivers
JB
Joey Balin
Eddie's replacement
BB
Bruce Brown
M.C. at El Marko
RK
Robin Karfo
Joann's replacement
RH
Rufus Harley
Wendell's replacement #2
Louis D'Esposito
Louis D'Esposito
Guitar Player at El Marko
Michael Toland
Michael Toland
Kenny's replacement

BOX OFFICE

$4.8M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (94 votes)
Box Office
$4,786,789

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Eddie and the Cruisers?
Eddie and the Cruisers has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Eddie and the Cruisers?
The cast of Eddie and the Cruisers includes Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, Joe Pantoliano, Ellen Barkin, Matthew Laurance.
How much did Eddie and the Cruisers make at the box office?
Eddie and the Cruisers earned $4,786,789 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Eddie and the Cruisers?
Eddie and the Cruisers has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 94 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Music
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