Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
“The Legend, The Music, The Man.”
Synopsis
In the sixties, Eddie and the Cruisers were 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, but his love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.
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Top Cast
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Michael Paré
Eddie Wilson / Joe West
Marina Orsini
Diane Armani
Bernie Coulson
Rick Diesel
Matthew Laurance
Sal Amato
Kate Lynch
Lindsay Caputo
Harvey Atkin
Lew Eisen
Michael Rhoades
Dave Pagent
Anthony Sherwood
Hilton Overstreet
Mark Holmes
Quinn Quinley
David Matheson
Stewart Fairbanks
Paul Markle
Charlie 'Sexy' Tanzie
Vlasta Vrana
Frank
Larry King
TV Talk Show Host
Bo Diddley
Legendary Guitarist
Martha Quinn
Music Video Hostess
Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
Wendell Newton
Michael Fennell
Diane's Dance Partner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Lord
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Zev Cohen, P.F. Kluge, Rick Doehring
- Original Score
- Marty Simon, Leon Aronson
- Original Title
- Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Scotti Brothers Pictures, Aurora, Les Productions RCB, Alliance Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Lord
Charles Zev Cohen, P.F. Kluge, Rick Doehring
Marty Simon, Leon Aronson
René Verzier
Jean-Guy Montpetit
Denis Héroux, Victor Loewy, James L. Stewart, William Stuart, Stéphane Reichel
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Claude Lord
Director
Charles Zev Cohen
Writer
René Verzier
Director of Photography
Jean-Guy Montpetit
Editor
Marty Simon
Original Music Composer
Leon Aronson
Original Music Composer
Rick Doehring
Writer
Stéphane Reichel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!
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What is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! about?
In the sixties, Eddie and the Cruisers were 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, but his love of music forces him to create a new band which will have to struggle with its anonymity.
Who directed Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! was directed by Jean-Claude Lord.
Who stars in Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
The principal cast of Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! includes Michael Paré, Marina Orsini, Bernie Coulson, Matthew Laurance, Kate Lynch.
When was Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! released and how long is it?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! was composed by Marty Simon, Leon Aronson.
Is Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! based on a book or true story?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "P.F. Kluge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!?
Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).