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The movie stars Ralph Macchio as a bright teenager who studied classical guitar at Julliard and worships as his heroes the great old blues musicians of the 1930s and 1940s. One day he tracks down a survivor of that era, a harmonica player named Willie Brown (Joe Seneca), in a nursing home.
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Crossroads is a 1986 American musical drama film inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson. Starring Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz, the film was written by John Fusco and directed by Walter Hill and features an original score by Ry Cooder featuring classical guitar by William Kanengiser and harmonica by Sonny Terry.
Mar 14, 1986 · Crossroads: Directed by Walter Hill. With Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, Jami Gertz, Joe Morton. A wannabe blues-guitar virtuoso finds an old blues player and hopes he can teach him a long-lost song by legendary musician Robert Johnson.
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- Drama, Music, Mystery
- Walter Hill
- 1986-03-14
Feb 15, 2022 · The movie received mixed reviews from critics, but that didn’t faze those involved in its making because it was beloved by its intended audience: teenage girls. Despite the critical reviews, largely from male critics who focused mostly on Spears’ appearance, the film was a box-office success.
Nov 22, 2020 · Crossroads is a 1986 American coming-of-age musical drama film inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson. Starring Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca and Jami Gertz, the film was written by John Fusco and directed by Walter Hill and features an original score featuring Ry Cooder and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai on the soundtrack’s guitar ...
"Crossroads" follows their efforts to reach the crossroads in Mississippi. Along the way, Eugene learns Willie doesn't always tell the truth. They also travel for a time with Frances (Jami Gertz), a 17-year-old runaway girl who claims she has a dancing job in Los Angeles.
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Feb 15, 2002 · The story of three childhood friends, Lucy (Britney Spears), Kit (Zoe Saldana) and Mimi (Taryn Manning), who, after eight years apart, rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip.
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- Comedy, Drama
- PG-13
