Crossroads
Seen it?1986 | 99 min | Drama, Music
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It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A wanna-be blues guitar virtuoso seeks a long-lost song by legendary musician, Robert Johnson.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 159K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Walter Hill
- Ralph MacchioEugene Martone
- Joe SenecaWillie Brown
- Jami GertzFrances
- Joe MortonScratch's Assistant
- Robert JuddScratch
- Steve VaiJack Butler
- Tim RussRobert Johnson
- Dennis LipscombLloyd
- Harry Carey Jr.Bartender
- Wally TaylorO.Z.