Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Rebel. Rocker. Lover. Idol. Vanished. In 1964, Eddie Wilson had it all. He had genius. He had vision. He had the hottest rock n' roll band in the country. Then, suddenly one night, his car went off a dark New Jersey bridge. His body was never found. But his dream was never lost. And twenty years later, the mystery of Eddie Wilson begins to unravel. Eddie and the Cruisers is a 1983 American musical drama film directed by Martin Davidson with the screenplay written by the director and Arlene"

Pros and Cons of Films: Vol. 1 (121 movies items)

"Pros: Michael Pare as Eddie Wilson. The soundtrack. The mystery surrounding Eddie. Joe Pantoliano It’s one of the best rock music films, that you have heard of."

Tier Ranking: The Worst Films of 1982 - 1983 (44 movies items)

"Critics thought it neither rocked or rolled, it did become a cult classic years later. My thoughts? I love this film, the soundtrack, the premise, and the idea of a mystery surrounding a mysterious rock star. It has aged pretty well, too."

Favorite Drama Films: 1982-1983 (68 movies items)

" Directed by: Martin Davidson Produced by: Joseph Brooks, Arlene Davidson, Rich Irvine, Robert K. Lifton, and James L. Stewart Written by: Martin Davidson and Arlene Davidson Based on the novel by: P.F. Kluge Cinematography: Fred Murphy Edited by: Priscilla Nedd-Friendly Music by: John Cafferty Music and lyrics by: John Cafferty Distributed by: Embassy Pictures"