Diner(1982)
Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.
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.
Movie: Diner
Top 10 Billed Cast
Edward 'Eddie' Simmons
Laurence 'Shrevie' Schreiber
Robert 'Boogie' Sheftell
Timothy Fenwick Jr.
William 'Billy' Howard
Beth Schreiber
Modell
Bagel
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