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

PG_13 104 min  -  Drama | Music | Romance  -   18 August 1989 (USA)
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Director:

Jean-Claude Lord

Writers:

P.F. Kluge (characters), Charles Zev Cohen, and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Paré ...
Eddie Wilson / Joe West
Marina Orsini Marina Orsini ...
Diane Armani
Bernie Coulson Bernie Coulson ...
Rick Diesel
Matthew Laurance Matthew Laurance ...
Sal Amato
Michael Rhoades Michael Rhoades ...
Dave Pagent
Anthony Sherwood Anthony Sherwood ...
Hilton Overstreet
Mark Holmes Mark Holmes ...
Quinn Quinley
David Matheson David Matheson ...
Stewart Fairbanks
Paul Markle Paul Markle ...
Charlie 'Sexy' Tanzie
Kate Lynch Kate Lynch ...
Lyndsay
Harvey Atkin Harvey Atkin ...
Lew Eison
Vlasta Vrana ...
Frank
Larry King ...
TV Talk Show Host
Bo Diddley Bo Diddley ...
Legendary Guitarist
Martha Quinn Martha Quinn ...
Music Video Hostess
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Storyline

In the 1960s, Eddie and the Cruisers was the hottest rock band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up. Only Eddie Wilson is not dead. He works as a carpenter 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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Plot Keywords:

Band | Singer | Construction Worker | Snow | Recording  | See more »

Taglines:

The legend. The music. The man.

Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Eddie és a cirkálók 2. See more »

Filming Locations:

Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$536,508 (USA) (20 August 1989) (402 Screens)

Gross:

$536,508 (USA) (20 August 1989)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | Germany: (video)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Harvey Atkin (playing Lou Eisen) and Kate Lynch (playing Lindsey Caputo) also worked together in Meatballs where Harvey was Morty the camp director and Kate was Roxanne, the girl's head counselor. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: During several performances, the music does not sync with the band members' actions. See more »

Quotes

Eddie Wilson: [to Rick] The music's got to live, kid. It's got to breathe.
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Connections

Follows Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) See more »

Soundtracks

"VIVA"
Performed by Sylvie Vartan See more »