12 Sep 2003
The Boys & Girl from County Clare
In Ireland in the mid 1960s, two feuding brothers and their respective Ceilidh bands compete at a music festival.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Tom Berenger Frank Ridgeway
Michael Paré Eddie Wilson
Joe Pantoliano Doc Robbins
Ellen Barkin Maggie Foley
Matthew Laurance Sal Amato
Helen Schneider Joann Carlino
David Wilson Kenny Hopkins
Michael 'Tunes' Antunes Wendell Newton
John Stockwell Keith Livingston
Howard Johnson Wendell's replacement
Joe Cates Lois
Joey Balin Eddie's replacement
Bruce Brown M.C. at El Marko
Robin Karfo Joann's replacement
Rufus Harley Wendell's replacement #2
Michael Toland Kenny's replacement
Bob Garrett Frank's replacement
Joanne Collins Piano Player at El Marko
Roberto Lombardi Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Greg Sheridan Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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