A wannabe blues-guitar virtuoso finds an old blues player and hopes he can teach him a long-lost song by legendary musician Robert Johnson.A wannabe blues-guitar virtuoso finds an old blues player and hopes he can teach him a long-lost song by legendary musician Robert Johnson.A wannabe blues-guitar virtuoso finds an old blues player and hopes he can teach him a long-lost song by legendary musician Robert Johnson.
- Awards
- 1 win
Tom Donaldson
- John McGraw
- (as Tex Donaldson)
- Director
- Writer
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Did you know
- Trivia"Eugene's Trick Bag", the updated classical piece at the film's climax, is largely based on Niccolò Paganini's "Caprice #5". According to myth, Paganini sold his soul to the devil for his musical skills. Steve Vai replicates Paganini's legendary rolling eyes, long unkempt hair and gaunt look.
- GoofsAt the time the movie was filmed, Julliard did not offer classes in classical guitar.
- Quotes
Willie Brown: The blues ain't nothin' but a good man feelin' bad, thinkin' 'bout the woman he once was with.
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Salvador/Smooth Talk/Crossroads/Turtle Diary (1986)
Featured review
Pure 80s cheese, but still pretty good!
Okay, we have all seen the final scene in the movie, and it is a tremendous scene that would be cool in just about any decade. Who would have guessed the rest of the movie was pretty decent.
So the story plays on the old "deal with the devil" trope that we have seen since Faust. The interesting detail is how they incorporated a new wrinkle to the story. While some might say there are too many holes in the story, I don't think it detracts too much from the overall story (like what is the deal with Eugene's parents).
All I can say is stay for the music, enjoy the fun and drink some whiskey.
So the story plays on the old "deal with the devil" trope that we have seen since Faust. The interesting detail is how they incorporated a new wrinkle to the story. While some might say there are too many holes in the story, I don't think it detracts too much from the overall story (like what is the deal with Eugene's parents).
All I can say is stay for the music, enjoy the fun and drink some whiskey.
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- Agent10
- Jan 5, 2021
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Crossroads - Pakt mit dem Teufel
- Filming locations
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,839,031
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,071,680
- Mar 16, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $5,839,031
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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