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Crossroads

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
20K
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Ralph Macchio and Joe Seneca in Crossroads (1986)
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A young guitar phenom seeking fame and fortune links up with a veteran blues player who he hopes can teach him a long-lost song by legendary Delta Blues virtuoso Robert Johnson.A young guitar phenom seeking fame and fortune links up with a veteran blues player who he hopes can teach him a long-lost song by legendary Delta Blues virtuoso Robert Johnson.A young guitar phenom seeking fame and fortune links up with a veteran blues player who he hopes can teach him a long-lost song by legendary Delta Blues virtuoso Robert Johnson.

  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writer
    • John Fusco
  • Stars
    • Ralph Macchio
    • Joe Seneca
    • Jami Gertz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
    • Stars
      • Ralph Macchio
      • Joe Seneca
      • Jami Gertz
    • 118User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Videos3

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:42
    Trailer
    Crossroads: Blind Dog Fulton
    Clip 0:54
    Crossroads: Blind Dog Fulton
    Crossroads: Blind Dog Fulton
    Clip 0:54
    Crossroads: Blind Dog Fulton
    Crossroads: Personal Business
    Featurette 3:17
    Crossroads: Personal Business

    Photos78

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    Top Cast55

    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Eugene Martone
    Joe Seneca
    Joe Seneca
    • Willie Brown
    Jami Gertz
    Jami Gertz
    • Frances
    Joe Morton
    Joe Morton
    • Scratch's Assistant
    Robert Judd
    Robert Judd
    • Scratch
    Steve Vai
    Steve Vai
    • Jack Butler
    Dennis Lipscomb
    Dennis Lipscomb
    • Lloyd
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Bartender
    John Hancock
    John Hancock
    • Sheriff Tilford
    Allan Arbus
    Allan Arbus
    • Dr. Santis
    Gretchen Palmer
    • Beautiful Girl…
    Al Fann
    Al Fann
    • Pawnbroker
    Wally Taylor
    • O.Z.
    Tim Russ
    Tim Russ
    • Robert Johnson
    Tom Donaldson
    • John McGraw
    • (as Tex Donaldson)
    Guy Killum
    Guy Killum
    • Willie at 17
    Akosua Busia
    Akosua Busia
    • Woman at Boardinghouse
    Edward Walsh
    • Harley Terhune
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews118

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    Reviewers say 'Crossroads' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      "Eugene's Trick Bag", the updated classical piece at the film's climax, is largely based on Niccolò Paganini's "Caprice #5". According to myth, Paganini sold his soul to the devil for his musical skills. Steve Vai replicates Paganini's legendary rolling eyes, long unkempt hair and gaunt look.
    • Goofs
      At the time the movie was filmed, Julliard did not offer classes in classical guitar.
    • Quotes
      • Willie Brown: The blues ain't nothin' but a good man feelin' bad, thinkin' 'bout the woman he once was with.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Salvador/Smooth Talk/Crossroads/Turtle Diary (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Cross Roads
      Performed by Terry Evans and Ry Cooder
      Written by Robert Johnson

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    FAQ1

    • Anytime in the the late 80s to early 2000s did this movie air on a premium channels like encore, HBO, Cinemax, showtime, or the movie channel?

    Details

    • Release date
      • March 14, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Encrucijada
    • Filming locations
      • Port Gibson, Mississippi, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,839,031
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,071,680
      • Mar 16, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,839,031
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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