Back in the early 1960s, Eddie and the Cruisers, a (fictitious) rock band, was the hottest act around. However, in 1964 the group broke up, following the apparent suicide of the band's charismatic lead singer Eddie Wilson, who drove off a bridge. His body was never found.
After 20 years, TV reporter Maggie Foley decides to do an investigative story on the band. At the same time, she searches for the missing tapes of the group's last recording, which could provide clues to Eddie's disappearance. The more Maggie researches her story, however, the more she suspects that Eddie Wilson may still be alive...
Back in the early 1960s, Eddie and the Cruisers, a (fictitious) rock band, was the hottest act around. However, in 1964 the group broke up, following the apparent suicide of the band's charismatic lead singer Eddie Wilson, who drove off a bridge. His body was never found.
Twenty years later, TV reporter Maggie Foley decides to do an investigative story on the band. At the same time, she searches for the missing tapes of the group's last recording, which could provide clues to Eddie's disappearance. The more Maggie researches her story, however, the more she suspects that Eddie Wilson may still be alive...
Film acting debut for former TV actor Michael Paré.
Color by Technicolor; shot on location in New Jersey and New York in 1982. CFI prints, Panavision equipment.
Film was originally rated R by the MPAA and was re-edited to obtain the PG rating.
Additional credits: G. Thomas Baker (production executive), Roger Dean (camera operator), Joseph Brooks (music advisor), Steve Wertimer (assistant directors), Modern Film Effects (opticals), Maryte Kavaliauskas (sound mixer) and David A. Pettijohn (supervising sound editor).
Musicians: Pat Lupo (bass), Gary Gramolini (guitar), Michael Antunes (saxophone), and Kenny Jo Silva (drums).
Scriptwriters Martin and Helen Davidson are brother and sister.
John Cafferty dubs Michael Paré's voice in the songs.
John Lyon, of the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, served as the film's technical advisor.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Vocalist
John Cafferty: Singer/Voice of "Eddie" in EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS
Review 1:
"...Vivid....Paré makes a fine debut..."
Source: New York Times
p.C8 09/23/1983
Review 2:
"...Two very impressive new actors in featured roles plus arresting songs..."
Source: Variety
09/07/1983
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