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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Title: Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)
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| Michael Paré | ... | Eddie Wilson / Joe West | |
| Marina Orsini | ... | Diane Armani | |
| Bernie Coulson | ... | Rick Diesel | |
| Matthew Laurance | ... | Sal Amato | |
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| Kate Lynch | ... | Lyndsay Caputo | |
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| Vlasta Vrana | ... | Frank | |
| Larry King | ... | TV Talk Show Host | |
| Bo Diddley | ... | Legendary Guitarist | |
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In the early 1960s, legendary rock star Eddie Wilson disappeared from the limelight when he drove his car off a New Jersey bridge. Trying to escape his past, Eddie changed his name and has maintained a quiet life in Montreal as a construction worker under the name Joe West. However, the past will not die, it is screaming for resolution. His relentless desire to make music pulls him back to the stage where he forms a new band and an even better sound. Meanwhile, record company executives release newly-discovered tapes from Eddie's last album and promotes a worldwide search for the mysterious rock star. Joe West has become both mentor and nucleus for his new band that dreams of making it big without knowing their mysterious leader is the real Eddie Wilson. As his new band hits center stage, Eddie finally comes to terms with his past, himself and his music. Written by MGM/UA Home Video
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The legend. The music. The man. See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
18 August 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$536,508, 20 August 1989, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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Eddie Wilson: It was just an experiment, Sal. Look, Wendell knew these guys that had a recording studio here. That's all. The funny thing is that there I was playing with the greatest. Bo Diddley, King Curtis. Thinking "This is great, this is what I want!"
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Written by John Cafferty
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I just finished watching a re-run and I still find that the music still knocks me out. Granted, the story line is a little less than cerebral. But, this movie was about the development by a group of guy's that came together to give birth to a sound that shakes us out of our seats. And now in 2004 the music is still worth listening to when compared to some of the rap crap that is proliferating the scene. Rock music is leg shaking, hand clapping, shout from deep in the soul that brings out the basic animal in all of us. Elvis brought this to a head because it made us move and this list goes on... Hang in there music lovers every once in a while someone brings us something new that tries to compare with something of the old system that doesn't match the status because of its originality and that ain't all bad. Rock on Eddie