Diner
“Suddenly, life was more than French fries, gravy, and girls.”
1982 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by 
Barry Levinson
Barry LevinsonCast
Steve Guttenberg 
Mickey Rourke 
Daniel Stern
Credits
Written by: Barry Levinson
Plot
In 1959 Baltimore, a group of male friends gather at a diner before one of them gets married.
Sinekatalog’s take
Barry Levinson's Baltimore debut is a funny, warm look at friends on the brink of adulthood. Its overlapping talk and fine young cast, including Mickey Rourke, make it a lasting ensemble favourite.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (23,867 votes)
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