Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) Cast & Crew

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Directed by Martin Davidson.

Cast

• Tom Berenger as Frank Ridgeway
• Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson
• Joe Pantoliano as Doc Robbins
• Ellen Barkin as Maggie Foley
• Matthew Laurance as Sal Amato
• Helen Schneider as Joann Carlino
• David Wilson as Kenny Hopkins
• Michael 'Tunes' Antunes as Wendell Newton
• Kenny Vance as Lew Elson
• John Stockwell as Keith Livingston
• Howard Johnson as Wendell's replacement
• Joe Cates as Lois
• Barry Sand as Barry Siegel
• Vebe Borge as Gerry Rivers
• Joey Balin as Eddie's replacement
• Bruce Brown as M.C. at El Marko
• Robin Karfo as Joann's replacement
• Rufus Harley as Wendell's replacement #2
• Louis D'Esposito as Guitar Player at El Marko
• Michael Toland as Kenny's replacement
• Bob Garrett as Frank's replacement
• Joanne Collins as Piano Player at El Marko
• Roberto Lombardi as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
• Greg Sheridan as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
• Christopher Stryker as Student (uncredited)

Crew

• Martin Davidson — Director
• Martin Davidson — Screenplay
• Arlene Davidson — Screenplay
• Fred Murphy — Director of Photography
• Joseph Brooks — Producer
• Robert K. Lifton — Producer
• P. F. Kluge — Novel

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