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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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Bob H Oct 2 Better than the original in my opinion. Great sound track, great story. I enjoyed it and have watched it dozens of times. See more Kevin C 02/25/2024 Loved it and the soundtrack !! See more 12/11/2022 Really good sequel and more great music See more 08/10/2020 I love the 1st movie. It flows nicely and the music is great. The PROBLEM with 'Eddie Lives' is simple. It doesn't have Tom Berringer. The original movie wasn't about Eddie, it was about Word Man. When Eddie crosses his fingers and says "Words and music.." in the first film, that's a promise that was broken when the producers didn't get Berringer. I watch this movie periodically but it always points up the obvious: Most of the songs sound like Run Through The Fire. Editing is crude and production values are inconsistent. Too many cliched references to the original movie. The best actor in the whole thing is Anthony Sherwood who shows real Depth despite some very predictable and cloying lines to deliver. Somebody had a brain-wave when they came up with the Rick Diesel character. wow...LOL See more 07/18/2020 Enjoyable if you like 80s music. Feels a mix of The Boss and John Mellencamp. Good fun for a 80s flick. See more 12/29/2019 Amazing movie. One of my all time favs! See more 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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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

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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