Eddie
"The newest coach in the NBA has got the Knicks right where she wants them."
Originally released in 1996. Eddie is a action/comedy film. directed by Steve Rash.
Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, and Dennis Farina
Synopsis
Eddie is a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. The team is struggling with a mediocre record when, in mid-season, "Wild Bill" Burgess, the new owner, as a public relations gimmick, stages an 'honorary coach' contest, which Eddie wins. The fans love it, so "Wild Bill" fires the coach and hires her. She takes the bunch of overpaid prima
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (170 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.4M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Eddie Franklin
Frank Langella
as Wild Bill Burgess
Dennis Farina
as John Bailey
Richard Jenkins
as Carl Zimmer
Lisa Ann Walter
as Claudine
John Benjamin Hickey
as Joe Nader
Troy Byer
as Beth Hastings
John Salley
as Nate Wilson
Rick Fox
as Terry Hastings
Malik Sealy
as Stacy Patton
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,387,164
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Island Pictures
- Hollywood Pictures
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eddie about?
Eddie is a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. The team is struggling with a mediocre record when, in mid-season, "Wild Bill" Burgess,...
Who directed Eddie?
Eddie was directed by Steve Rash.
How long is Eddie?
Eddie has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Eddie released?
Eddie was released on May 31, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eddie?
The main cast of Eddie includes Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins, Lisa Ann Walter.
Is Eddie worth watching?
Eddie has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 170 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.