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Diner
Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.
Genres
ComedyDrama
Overview
Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.
Details
Budget
$5000000
Revenue
$14100000
Runtime
110 min
Release Date
1982-04-02
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
288
Vote Average
6.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Steve Guttenberg
Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
Daniel Stern
Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
Mickey Rourke
Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell
Kevin Bacon
Timothy Fenwick Jr.
Tim Daly
William 'Billy' Howard
Ellen Barkin
Beth Schreiber
Paul Reiser
Modell
Kathryn Dowling
Barbara
Michael Tucker
Bagel
Jessica James
Mrs. Simmons
Colette Blonigan
Carol Heathrow
Kelle Kipp
Diane
John Aquino
Tank
Richard Pierson
David Frazer
Claudia Cron
Jane Chisholm
Tait Ruppert
Methan
Tom Tammi
Howard Fenwick
Pam Gail
First Stripper
Lauren Zaganas
Second Stripper
Sharon Ziman
Elyse
Mark Margolis
Earl Mager
Ralph Tabakin
TV Customer
Frank Stoegerer
TV Director
Nat Benchley
Technical Director
Frank Hennessy
Audio Man
Marvin Hunter
Newscaster
Steve Smith
Announcer
Lee Case
Billy Howard's Father
Clement Fowler
Eddie Simmons' Father
Howard Silverman
Clothing Hustler
Ted Bafaloukos
George
Barney Cohen
Knocko
Bruce Kluger
Guy at Pool Hall
Bruce Elliott
Soap Opera Man
Carole Copeland
Soap Opera Woman
Aryeh Cooperstock
Rabbi
Brian Costantini
Drunk at Wedding
Lorraine D. Glick
Woman at Wedding
Florence Moody
Waitress
Mary Lou Vukov
Waitress
Alan Kaplan
Bagel's Friend
Donald Saiontz
Bagel's Friend
Chief Gordon
Man in Jail
Beverly Sheehan
Beautician
Dusty Clare
Salon Woman
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