A film that crossed multiple genres, Buckaroo Banzai (as it is commonly known) featured a hero who was the ultimate Renaissance man. Of his many skills, “Rock Star” was one, and his multi-talented associates were his backup band. Music was part of the film, but that was not necessarily what was remembered the most in this quirky cult film.
The Bullet Points: Movies Appeared: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
Actors: Peter Weller (Buckaroo Banzai) Clancy Brown (Rawhide) Pepe Serna (Reno Nevada) Lewis Smith (Perfect Tommy) Jeff Goldblum (Dr. Sidney Zweibel) Billy Vera (Pinky Carruthers)
Songs you might remember: Since I Don’t Have You
Why you should vote for them: This cult film does have its share of fans.
Why you should not vote for them: The film was memorable, but is the music amongst the first things you think about?