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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989): Cast & Box Office

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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! is a 1989 drama thriller directed by Jean-Claude Lord, starring Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson / Joe West, Martha Quinn and Anthony Sherwood. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $536,508 worldwide.

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Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Jean-Claude Lord
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! About?

The premise of Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Legend, the Music, the Man. In the 1960s Eddie and the Cruisers were the hottest band, but the tragic death of their frontman broke them apart. The only survivor, Eddie, now works as a carpenter in Montreal. His enduring love of music compels him to form a new band, battling anonymity while trying to restore his musical legacy.

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! Themes & Keywords

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  • greaser
  • band
  • construction worker
  • singer
  • 1980s
  • song
  • snow
  • singing
  • secret past
  • saxophone player
  • rock 'n' roll
  • recording
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  • nightclub
  • musician
  • montreal quebec canada
  • male female relationship
  • las vegas nevada
  • ice hockey
  • concert
  • cameo
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • fictional band
  • sequel
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! Cast & Characters

Michael Paré leads the cast as Eddie Wilson / Joe West, with Martha Quinn as Music Video Hostess and Anthony Sherwood as Hilton Overstreet. Directed by Jean-Claude Lord; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jean-Claude Lord

More films directed by Jean-Claude Lord: Second Chances, Ring of Deceit, Secrets of the Summer House and North Station.

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Plot

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! Plot Summary

What happens in Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

After Satin Records cashes in on a supposed death with an “Eddie Lives!” campaign, the saga of Eddie Wilson unfolds as a measured look at fame, memory, and the stubborn pull of making music that won’t be silenced. The label revives the Cruisers’ debut salvo, reissuing their first album to capitalize on a legend they still insist is dead, while the so‑called “lost recordings” from A Season in Hell surface and explode into a new wave of public appetite. A mysterious demo tape surfaces, allegedly featuring Eddie on guitar and validated by a voice expert, a hinge that could confirm Eddie’s survival—or simply feed a rumor mill that Satin Records is eager to run forever.

Full summary

The whole story of Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!, scene by scene

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Box office

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! Box Office

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! grossed $536,508 worldwide.

1989 box office

Worldwide gross

$536.5K

US & Canada
$536.5K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What alias does Eddie Wilson use while living in Canada?

Details

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Eddie und die Cruisers II: Eddie lebt” and “Eddie und die Cruisers II”.

Also known as
  • Eddie und die Cruisers II: Eddie lebt
  • Eddie und die Cruisers II
  • Eddie y los Cruisers 2
  • Eddie és a cirkálók 2.
  • Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie lebt
  • O Ídolo Pop 2: Eddie Vive!
  • 에디 앤드 크루져 2
  • Эдди и «Странники» 2

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FAQ

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! released?

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! was released on August 18, 1989.

Who directed Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! was directed by Jean-Claude Lord.

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Who is in the cast of Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! stars Michael Paré as Eddie Wilson / Joe West, Martha Quinn as Music Video Hostess and Anthony Sherwood as Hilton Overstreet, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! make at the box office?

Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! grossed $536,508 worldwide.

Does Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! have a post-credit scene?

No. Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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