Crossroads

Mar 14, 1986

1h 39m

★ 7.4

Where second best never gets a second chance.

Overview

A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.

Genres

Drama

Music

Mystery

Romance

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Crossroads Trailers

Cast

Eugene Martone

Ralph Macchio

Willie Brown

Joe Seneca

Frances

Jami Gertz

Scratch's Assistant

Joe Morton

Scratch

Robert Judd

Jack Butler

Steve Vai

Robert Johnson

Tim Russ

Lloyd

Dennis Lipscomb

Bartender

Harry Carey, Jr.

O.Z.

Wally Taylor

Dr. Santis

Allan Arbus

Harley Terhune

Edward Walsh

The 1920s saw a revolution in technology, the advent of the recording industry, that created the first class of African-American women to sing their way to fame and fortune. Blues divas such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Alberta Hunter created and promoted a working-class vision of blues life that provided an alternative to the Victorian gentility of middle-class manners. In their lives and music, blues women presented themselves as strong, independent women who lived hard lives and were unapologetic about their unconventional choices in clothes, recreational activities, and bed partners. Blues singers disseminated a Black feminism that celebrated emotional resilience and sexual pleasure, no matter the source.

0.0

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No overview available.

7.7

The Blues Brothers

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6.4

Houseboat

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An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.

6.4

Tears of the Black Tiger

Sep 29, 2000

Dum, the son of a peasant falls in love with Rumpoey, the daughter of a wealthy and respected family. The star-crossed lovers are torn apart for years, but their forbidden love survives. When tragedy strikes, Dum unleashes his rage and becomes the gun-slinging outlaw the "Black Tiger" who will stop at nothing to seek his revenge.

6.8

Black Snake Moan

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A God-fearing bluesman takes to a wild young woman who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, is looking everywhere for love, but never quite finding it.

6.6

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Dec 21, 2007

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7.4

Dont Look Back

May 17, 1967

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.

8.3

Once Upon a Time in the West

Dec 21, 1968

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7.3

Eric Clapton: One More Car One More Rider

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5.5

Pot o' Gold

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Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle.

6.9

Genghis Blues

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4.9

Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Oct 6, 2009

Award-winning blues rock star, guitar hero and singer-songwriter Joe Bonamassa's new release, Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall, a 2-DVD live set, just made it s debut at #6 on Billboard Magazine s Top Music DVD Chart and #10 on the Top Blues Album Chart. The film, released on October 6 by Bonamassa s record company J&R Adventures, captures the intensity and excitement of the May 2009 show that marked Bonamassa s headlining debut at arguably the most prestigious concert venue in the world. May 4, 2009 was a day 20 years in the making, says Bonamassa. I have never been so honored in my life. It was truly larger than the sum of its parts.

4.0

Eric Clapton: Wonderful Tonight - Live in Japan 2009

Oct 1, 2010

Eric Clapton is widely considered one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time. He played with The Yardbirds, a seminal 60s blues-rock band that would go on to become Led Zeppelin, before recording an album that is known as one of the greatest blues-rock albums ever made, with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. He went on to form three supergroups in quick succession. This film features his live performance at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan on February 25, 2009.

5.2

Sir Douglas Quintet: Live from Austin, TX

Oct 2, 2007

Doug Sahm a/k/a Sir Doug was both a Texas rock & roll legend and pioneer. True, there were others before him (Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison come to mind), but the Sir Douglas Quintet counterattacked the British invasion of the mid 1960's with their own brand of Chicano-influenced rock that they had been playing around their hometown of San Antonio. This performance, recorded October 14, 1975, came after Doug had temporarily retired the Sir Douglas name, but features original member Augie Meyer along with musical compadres Martin Steitle, John Barber, Steve McDaniels and Harry Hess.

2.0

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

Nov 4, 2003

Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric blues (their supposed rivalry is the subject of one of this DVD's bonus features), Wolf was a big, imposing man with an inimitable, booming voice and a lasting influence on generations of rock & rollers--all of which comes across in the 90-minute film.

5.3

Pino Daniele Live @ RTSI

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No overview available.

6.3

Blues in the Night

Nov 15, 1941

A struggling band find themselves attached to a fugitive and drawn into a series of old feuds and love affairs, as they try to stay together and find musical success.

5.8

Killer Diller

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7.5

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