Eddie and the Cruisers Theatrical release poster. Directed by Martin Davidson Produced by Joseph Brooks Robert K. Lifton Screenplay by Martin Davidson Arlene Davidson Based on The novel by P.F. Kluge Starring Tom Berenger Michael Paré Music by John Cafferty Cinematography Fred Murphy Edited by Priscilla Nedd - Friendly Production company Aurora Productions Distributed by Embassy Pictures Release date September 23, 1983 (1983 - 09 - 23) Running time 95 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $5 million Box office $4.7 million
who did the music in eddie and the cruisers
John Cafferty