Set in 1959, Diner shows how five young men resist their adulthood and seek refuge in their beloved Diner. The mundane, childish, and titillating details of their lives are shared. But the golden moments pass, and the men shoulder their responsibilities, leaving the Diner behind.

Michael Tucker, who plays "Bagel", was born and raised in Baltimore and talks in his native accent in the film.

Shrevie:
Ok, now ask me what's on the flip side.


Beth:
Why?


Shrevie:
Just, just ask me what's on the flip side, OK?


Beth:
What is on the flip side?


Shrevie:
Hey, Hey, Hey, 1958. Specialty Records.

[Beth nods blankly]


Shrevie:
See? You don't ask me things like that, do you? No! You never ask me what's on the flip side.


Beth:
No! Because I don't give a shit. Shrevie, who cares about what's on the flip side about the record?


Shrevie:
I do! Every one of my records means something! The label, the producer, the year it was made. Who was copying whose style... who's expanding on that, don't you understand? When I listen to my records they take me back to certain points in my life, OK? Just don't touch my records, ever! You! The first time I met you? Modell's sister's high school graduation party, right? 1955. And Ain't That A Shame was playing when I walked into the door!

Continuity: When Boogie and Tim are driving on the country road (following the girl on the horse), Tim's window is rolled up/down between shots.

Performed by Tommy Edwards
Courtesy of PolyGram Records, Inc.