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Bill Simmons120 tracked appearances · 54 H / 61 C / 5 ties
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THE REWATCHABLES · April 6, 2026
Eddie and the Cruisers
A 1983 music / drama / mystery movie directed by Martin Davidson—and decision no. 102 in the Hanks–Cruise tape.
Eddie and the Cruisers1983MOVIE
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Podcast episode#444No. 455 overall
Movie year19831980s release
Tomatometer38%No. 112 of 122 tracked
Roger Ebert2/4Original star rating
State of the raceCruise led by 447–51 · 4 ties
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