Crossroads (1986) Excerpt

Talented young blues guitarist Eugene ‘Lightning Boy’ Martone (Ralph Macchio, The Karate Kid) is an artist in need of direction. A rebellious student at the famed Julliard School, his passion for Blues music is the driving force behind all that he does. Inspired to journey out of his comfort zone and discover more music, he sets out on a quest to recover legendary guitarist Robert Johnson's fabled "30th Song" of 1938, considered by many to be lost in the whispers of time.

His journey leads him to respected harmonica player Willie Brown (Blues legend Joe Seneca) who agrees to help only if he is busted out of his retirement home. Together they take a road trip across the vast American landscape from Memphis to Mississippi, exploring the rich history of Blues through the people and places that helped shape its sound.

Directed by Walter Hill (Streets of Fire), also starring Jami Gertz (The Lost Boys), renowned guitarist Steve Vai, and featuring a rocking soundtrack by Ry Cooder, Crossroads is a stirring tribute not only to a popular musical style but to many an American way of life.

[Finatic]

My favorite and most influential movie on my life. I was a stone cold metal head until I experienced the film Crossroads.

[madone]

Robert Johnson. Pure legend. The source of all things rock and roll. Sad no one knows him.

[paulmc]

I just love it when he said "you probably bought that guitar because it was beat up! " Such a classic statement.

[katherinegoard]

One of the best movies I've ever seen! I'd watch it again and again back to back.. You find something you didn't see the last time you watched it... and Ralph is one more great guitarist!!!

[chirimantecman]

"Muddy Waters invented electricity!"....man I love that phrase!

[matt-lirc]

One of, if not the greatest lines in tv history. "THE BLUES AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A GOOD MAN FEELIN' BAD". Watched this movie back in the 80's. I could listen to the blues 24/7.

[johnslade]

I saw this movie back in the 80s and I can't tell you how many times I watched that cutting heads session. This should be on Blu Ray

[goldtop]

"Bought it just because you thought it was BEAT up!" —Willie Brown, Greatest Hobo That Ever Lived to all the hipsters blowing a small fortune on "vintage" gear you couldn't have given away for free in the late

[loombaron]

1:22 ralph had to be disciplined in both karate and blues

[monkfish]

Very underrated film, Ralph was on a roll, took me ages to find this film to buy in England, eventually got a ex rental DVD, then got a digital upload....

[djstatyk]

When he mentions selling his soul...music industry is full of spulless talent

[jerrypixar]

The movie that inspired me to play guitar, the blues ain’t nothin but a good man feelin bad 🤟🏿🤟🏿

[joeyfitz]

Did Joe Seneca win all kinds of Oscars for this role? Because he sure as hell should have. This is a great scene,

[MOSHAEMUSIC]

This movie changed my life as a kid playing the guitar. I saw it in the theaters when it came out..Still a #bluesman

[luisgomez]

More depth than most 80s movie's Jon Seneca was amazing nice little gem.

[claryfray]

Alright, but, can we talk for one minute about Eugene-Ralph's attitude while he is playing ??? I MEAN HE'S THE MOST HANDSOME GUY I EVER SEEN.

[marquesemiliano]

Aonde eu vim parar meu Deus mais só sei q foi bom de mais 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[tommytacoma]

I got a ugly beat up Martin 1947 00-18 .Hand me down ..play it every day . Can't wait to give it to my son !! Blues Forever ! Great Video. Thank you !

[p.dookiesalmon]

I had no clue this movie existed! Gotta watch it for sure!

[spartamississippi]

The bridge scene is near the big black river bridge on highway 80. This is filmed on highway US 80 between Edwards, Mississippi, and Bovina, Mississippi.