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Eddie And The Cruisers
''Eddie and the Cruisers'' is a 1983 American musical drama film directed by Martin Davidson with the screenplay written by the director and Arlene Davidson, based on the novel by P. F. Kluge. The sequel '' Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!'' followed in 1989. Plot A television reporter named Maggie Foley investigates the mysterious disappearance of cult rock star Eddie Wilson. Flashbacks dramatize Eddie's life and the rise and fall of his rock and roll band, Eddie and the Cruisers. The band gets its start at a club in Somers Point, New Jersey named Tony Mart's. Not adept at writing lyrics, Eddie hires Frank Ridgeway aka "Wordman" to be the band's keyboard player and lyricist, over the protests of band manager Doc Robbins and bassist Sal Amato. Rounding out the Cruisers are saxophonist Wendell Newton, background singer and Eddie's girlfriend Joann Carlino, and drummer Kenny Hopkins. The band's first album, ''Tender Years'', becomes a major hit, but recording their next albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Davidson
Martin Davidson (born November 7, 1939) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, television director. After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he spent four (five counting tours) years as an actor in Off Broadway shows and regional theater. His directorial debut was '' The Lords of Flatbush'' starring Sylvester Stallone, Henry Winkler and Susan Blakely. He won an ACE award for his film '' Long Gone''. He is married to residential and restaurant designer Sandy Davidson. Filmography References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Davidson, Martin 1939 births Living people American Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni Film producers from New York (state) American male screenwriters American male stage actors American television directors Film directors from New York City People from Brooklyn Screenwriters from New York (state) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |