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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)

PG-13  |   |  Drama, Music, Romance  |  18 August 1989 (USA)
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A Montreal construction worker joins a band and turns out to be a long-lost rock star from 1960s New Jersey - none other than Eddie Wilson, who mysteriously disappeared after a road accident.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
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Eddie Wilson / Joe West
Marina Orsini ...
Diane Armani
Bernie Coulson ...
Rick Diesel
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Sal Amato
Michael Rhoades ...
Dave Pagent
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Hilton Overstreet
Mark Holmes ...
Quinn Quinley
David Matheson ...
Stewart Fairbanks
Paul Markle ...
Charlie 'Sexy' Tanzie
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Lyndsay
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Lew Eison
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Frank
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Martha Quinn ...
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Storyline

In the early 1960s, Eddie and the Cruisers was the hottest rock band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke up the band. Only Eddie Wilson is not dead. He works as a construction worker in Montreal. His love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity. Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>

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The legend. The music. The man.

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Drama | Music | Romance

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Eddie et les Cruisers ll  »

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$540,000 (USA)
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Trivia

The guitar played by Eddie Wilson is a Fender Mustang made by Fender Music Company from 1964 to 1982. See more »

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During several performances, the music does not sync with the band members' actions. See more »

Quotes

Eddie Wilson: Diane, I don't want to hurt you...
Diane Armani: Then I just won't let you.
[kisses him]
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Features Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) See more »

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FEEL IT FROM THE MIDDLE
Performed by David Hallyday
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Awesome!
6 August 2001 | by (Bluefield, WV) – See all my reviews

Having recently aquired a copy and getting to see it again, my original opinion still stands...Eddie and the Cruisers 2 is a great sequel! It has drama, a little mystery, alot of great music and wonderful acting from Michael Pare! He does a great job lip singing to John Cafferty. If you didn't read the credits you would actually think Michael Pare was singing! The only thing I didn't like about this movie was in a flashback, it showed Eddie talking to Sal instead of Frankie. But it was still a great movie. I loved the way Joe/Eddie wrestled with his emotions in choosing what to do about his music and life. Very moving! So, if you want to see a relaxing, feel-good movie, this is the one to watch. Even better if you can watch both the original and Eddie Lives in the same weekend!


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