
Diner
1983-08-08 · 24 min · ★ 7.2
This pilot for a TV version of the critically acclaimed feature Diner (1982) focused on the complaints of the wives, Elyse and Beth, that their husbands were spending too much time hanging at the diner with their friends.
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- Directors
- Barry Levinson
- Production companies
- Jerry Weintraub/Barry Levinson Productions, MGM Television
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mike BinderEddie
Max CantorShrevie
Michael MadsenBoogie
James SpaderFenwick
Paul ReiserModell
Alison La PlacaElyse
Robert PastorelliTurkoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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