Diner
A tight‑knit crew of five Baltimore pals spend one wild night trying to hold onto their carefree camaraderie before a looming wedding forces them to confront adulthood and the inevitable loss of their beloved diner sanctuary.
“Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.”
Synopsis
Set in 1959, *Diner* portrays five young men who resist the transition into adulthood and find comfort in their favorite diner. The film explores the ordinary, youthful, and occasionally provocative aspects of their lives. As fleeting moments of joy fade, the men gradually accept their responsibilities and move on, leaving the diner behind.
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A crew of 118+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Stu LinderShot by Peter SovaScored by Bruce BrodyDesigned by Gene RudolfSound by Gary Alexander Nm0018428Costumes by Gloria Gresham
Box Office
1982 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.8× its budget
Why 2.5×?
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Worldwide gross
$14.1M
US & Canada: $14.1M — 100% of worldwide · International: $47 (0%)
Also known as
- American Dinerde
- (Video Title)Diner
- A cena con gli amiciit
Release dates around the world2 countries · showhide
- United StatesMar 2, 1982
- FranceSep 1, 1982
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Cast & Crew
118 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Steve Guttenberg
as Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
Mickey Rourke
as Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell
Kevin Bacon
as Timothy Fenwick Jr.
Daniel Stern
as Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
Tim Daly
as William 'Billy' Howard
Ellen Barkin
as Beth
Paul Reiser
as Modell
Kathryn Dowling
as Barbara
Michael Tucker
as Bagel
Jessica James
as Mrs. Simmons
Colette Blonigan
as Carol Heathrow
Kelle Kipp
as Diane
Supporting cast
40John Aquino
as Tank
Richard Pierson
as David Frazer
Claudia Cron
as Jane Chisholm
Tait Ruppert
as Methan
Tom Tammi
as Howard
Pam Gail
as First Stripper
Lauren Zaganas
as Second Stripper
Sharon Ziman
as Bride
Mark Margolis
as Earl Mager
Ralph Tabakin
as TV Customer
Frank Stoegerer
as TV Director
Nat Benchley
as Technical Director
Frank Hennessy
as Audio Man
Marvin Hunter
as Newscaster
Steve Smith
as Announcer
Lee Case
as Billy's Father
Clement Fowler
as Eddie's Father
Howard Silverman
as Clothing Hustler
Ted Bafaloukos
as George
Barney Cohen
as Knocko
Bruce Kluger
as Guy at Pool Hall
Bruce Elliott
as Soap Opera Man
Carole Copeland
as Soap Opera Woman
Aryeh Cooperstock
as Rabbi
Brian Costantini
as Drunk at Wedding
Lorraine D Glick
as Woman at Wedding
Florence Moody
as Waitress
Mary Lou Vukov
as Waitress
Alan Kaplan
as Bagel's Friend
Donald Saiontz
as Bagel's Friend
Chief Gordon
as Man in Jail
Beverly Sheehan
as Beautician
Dusty Clare
as Salon Woman
June Allyson
as Jo
Sandra Dee
as Molly Jorgenson
Troy Donahue
as Johnny Hunter
Herb Levinson
as The Emerson Black & White Console Televison Customer
Allen Ludden
as Self - Moderator - General Electric College Bowl
Coco Marshall
as Wallflower in Opening Dance Scene
Todd Stockman
Directors
1Writers
1Producers
3Other crew
65Leon Harris Nm0364994
Art Director
George Berrios
assistant camera
Tom Weston
assistant camera
Mary E Vogt
assistant costume designer (as Mary Vogt)
Andy Blumenthal
assistant editor
Ken Zimmerman
assistant property master
Leanne Moore
assistant to production accountant
Donald Sweeney
camera operator (as Don Sweeney)
Ted Churchill
camera operator / steadicam operator (uncredited)
Ellen Chenoweth
Casting Director, casting
Peter Sova
Cinematographer, director of photography
Bruce Brody
Composer, Composers
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