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Hanging on a Star

NR1h 32m1978Mike MacFarland
IMDb: 5.4/10
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""Hey, this movie's gonna make you happy. If I'm lying, I'm dying...""

A struggling rock band is discovered by a gutsy young woman determined to make it as their manager. Certain that the band can be a winner, she convinces the group to give her a shot at making them stars. Surviving a slew of pitfalls -- among them a motorcycle gang and a helicopter pilot named "Crash" -- the band soon discovers that while making it isn't all that easy, getting there is all the fun.

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What is Hanging on a Star (1978) about?

A struggling rock band is discovered by a gutsy young woman determined to make it as their manager. Certain that the band can be a winner, she convinces the group to give her a shot at making them stars. Surviving a slew of pitfalls -- among them a motorcycle gang and a helicopter pilot named "Crash" -- the band soon discovers that while making it isn't all that easy, getting there is all the fun.

Who stars in Hanging on a Star?

Hanging on a Star stars Lane Caudell (Jeff Martin), Deborah Raffin (Katie Ross), Danil Torppe (Skate), Wolfman Jack (Gordon Shep), Mickey McMeel (Oly). The film was directed by Mike MacFarland.

How long is Hanging on a Star?

Hanging on a Star has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated NR.

Is Hanging on a Star worth watching?

Hanging on a Star holds an IMDb rating of 5.4/10. Fans of Music, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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