Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!

"The Legend, The Music, The Man."

Aug 18 1989 PG-13 1h 44m
Drama, Music, Romance

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.

Plot

In the early 1960s, legendary rock star Eddie Wilson disappeared from the limelight when he drove his car off a Jersey bridge. Trying to escape his past, Eddie changed his name and has maintained a quiet life in Montreal as a construction worker under the name Joe West. 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 succeeding without knowing their mysterious leader is the real Eddie Wilson. As his new band reaches center stage, Eddie finally comes to terms with his past, himself and his music.

Written by

P.F. Kluge, Charles Zev Cohen, Rick Doehring

Directed by

Jean-Claude Lord

Production Countries

Canada, United States of America

Production Companies

Scotti Brothers Pictures, Aurora Productions, Les Productions RCB, Alliance Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
3,377
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA