Eddie and the Cruisers is a 1983 American drama film directed by Martin Davidson. It follows the story of Eddie Wilson, the leader of a fictional 1960s rock and roll band called Eddie and the Cruisers. The movie follows the band's rise to fame and their eventual breakup. Eddie is portrayed by Michael Pare in the film. The soundtrack for the movie was composed by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. The song 'On the Dark Side' from the soundtrack became a hit single and was nominated for an Academy Award.