# Crossroads (1986)

> A gifted classical guitarist travels with a legendary bluesman through the Mississippi Delta to uncover a lost song and confront a supernatural debt.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9186

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance, Mystery
- Director: Walter Hill
- Cast: Ralph Macchio, Joe Seneca, Jami Gertz, Joe Morton, Robert Judd, Steve Vai, Tim Russ, Dennis Lipscomb
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090888/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: soulful, wistful, road-worn, music movie night, guitar-focused viewing

## Synopsis

A young guitarist's quest for musical greatness leads him to unexpected truths about the blues.

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