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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

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Everyone thinks rock star Eddie Wilson (Michael Paré) died in a car crash, but in fact he's started a new life in Canada as a construction worker. In his absence, Eddie's slimy record label has been shamelessly using his fiery death to make money from his repackaged recordings. Angered, Eddie takes to the road incognito with a new band called Rock Solid. As the group gains traction, and is eventually offered a contract from his old record company, Eddie is forced to confront his past.

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Noel Murray The Dissolve 04/23/2015
2.5/5
The belated 1989 sequel Eddie And The Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! is clunkier than the original, and still more fun than it has a right to be. Go to Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media 06/28/2016
1/5
Unnecessary sequel features bad hair, ridiculous story. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/18/2015
1.5/4
[UPDATED 2025 REVIEW] One of those sequels that absolutely no one wanted (see also The Sting II, Return to the Blue Lagoon, etc.). Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jean-Claude Lord

Director

Michael Paré

Eddie Wilson

Marina Orsini

Diane Armani

Bernie Coulson

Rick Diesel

Matthew Laurance

Sal Amato

Michael Rhoades

Dave Pagent
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Synopsis Everyone thinks rock star Eddie Wilson (Michael Paré) died in a car crash, but in fact he's started a new life in Canada as a construction worker. In his absence, Eddie's slimy record label has been shamelessly using his fiery death to make money from his repackaged recordings. Angered, Eddie takes to the road incognito with a new band called Rock Solid. As the group gains traction, and is eventually offered a contract from his old record company, Eddie is forced to confront his past.
Director
Jean-Claude Lord
Producer
Stephane Reichel
Screenwriter
Charles Zev Cohen, Rick Doehring
Production Co
Aurora, Scotti Brothers Pictures (I)
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
May 10, 2005
Box Office (Gross USA)
$986.4K
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround