Eddie And The Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

– In the sixties, Eddie and the cruisers was the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead..

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Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
1989
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)

In the sixties, Eddie and the cruisers was the hottest band around. But the tragic death of its lead singer broke the band up. Only Eddie 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.

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

Release Date:

18 Aug 1989

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Jean-Claude Lord

Writer:

P.F. Kluge (characters), Charles Zev Cohen, Rick Doehring

Main Actors:

Michael Paré, Marina Orsini, Bernie Coulson, Matthew Laurance

Plot:

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 as construction worker Joe West in Montreal. 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.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Live Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10