
Movie · drama, romance
Hard to Hold
1984 · 1h 33m · PG
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What is it about? Hard to Hold
Love is hard to find, when the whole world is watching.
Jamie Roberts is a rock star living the highlife when he falls for an intellectual child psychologist who only has ears for classical music. Opposites attract, but his jealous ex-girlfriend isn't ready to give up so easily.
Genres: drama, romance.
Cast and crew Hard to Hold
AllCreators
- Directed byLarry Peerce
- ScreenplayThomas Hedley Jr.
- MusicTom Scott
- CinematographyRichard H. Kline
- EditingBob Wyman
Full cast and crew46 cast members, 22 crew
Cast:
- Rick Springfield · James Roberts
- Janet Eilber · Diana Lawson
- Patti Hansen · Nicky Nides
- Albert Salmi · Johnny Lawson
- Gregory Itzin · Owen
- Peter Van Norden · Casserole
- Bill Mumy · The James Roberts Band - Keyboard
- Tony Fox Sales · The James Roberts Band - Guitar
- Mike Baird · The James Roberts Band - Drums
- Robert Popwell · The James Roberts Band - Bass
- Tracy Brooks Swope · Toby
- Heather Haase · Cal Mussetter
- Carole Tru Foster · Mussetter
- Garry Goodrow · Maitre d'
- Frank Ronzio · Flower Vendor
- Charles Sweigart · Punk Leader
- Selma Archerd · Adilman
- Paul Jenkins · Hawker
- Warren Miller · Cab Driver
- Lew Gallo · 2nd Cab Driver
- John Blyth Barrymore · Recording Engineer
- Laura Summer · Fan #1
- Tiffany Helm · Fan #2
- Al Hansen · Jack
- Jack Stryker · Phil
- Brass Adams · Longshoreman #1
- Gino Ardito · Longshoreman #2
- Don Hepner · Johnny's Friend
- Larry B. Daugherty · Limo Driver #1
- Harry Northup · Limo Driver #2
- Stuart Charno · Techie
- Jonnathon Cripple · Ambulance Driver
- Michael Canavan · Doug
- Cindy Perlman · Ethel
- Eddie Hice · Waiter
- Monique Gabrielle · Wife #1
- Sharon Hughes · Wife #2
- Charlene Jones · Wife #3
- Lauren Koslow · Band Friend #1
- Mindi Iden · Band Friend #2
Crew:
- Thomas Hedley Jr. · Story
- Thomas Hedley Jr. · Screenplay
- Richard Rothstein · Story
- D. Constantine Conte · Producer
- Joe Gottfried · Executive Producer
- Tom Scott · Original Music Composer
- Richard H. Kline · Director of Photography
- Bob Wyman · Editor
- Janet Hirshenson · Casting
- Jane Jenkins · Casting
- Peter Wooley · Production Design
- Rosanna Norton · Costume Design
- Larry Peerce · Director
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Details Hard to Hold

- First theatrical release
- June 28, 1984
- Release in the US
- June 29, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
Frequently asked questions
How long is Hard to Hold?
1h 33m (93 minutes).
Who’s in Hard to Hold?
Rick Springfield, Janet Eilber, Patti Hansen, Albert Salmi, Gregory Itzin, Peter Van Norden, Bill Mumy, Tony Fox Sales, Mike Baird, and Robert Popwell. Directed by Larry Peerce.
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