Hard to Hold

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Movie Info

Rocker Rick Springfield stars as a pop superstar who falls for a child psychologist (Janet Eilber) a woman who cares nothing for his fame and fortune.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed By:

Larry Peerce
Written By:

Richard Rothstein, Tom Hedley
In Theaters:

Apr 6, 1984 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Aug 12, 2003
Runtime:

93 minutes
Studio:

Universal

Cast

Rick Springfield
as James Roberts

Janet Eilber
as Diana Lawson

Patti Hansen
as Nicky Nides

Albert Salmi
as Johnny Lawson

Gregory Itzin
as Owen

Peter Van Norden
as Casserole

Bill Mumy
as Keyboard

Tracy Brooks Swope
as Toby

Heather Devore-Haase
as Cal Mussetter

Mike Baird
as drums

Carole Tru Foster
as Mrs. Mussetter

Garry Goodrow
as Maitre d'

Frank Ronzio
as Flower Vendor

Charles Sweigart
as Punk Leader

Selma Archerd
as Mrs. Adilman

Paul Jenkins
as Hawker

Warren Miller
as Cab Driver

Lew Gallo
as Cab Driver

John Drew Barrymore
as Recording Engineer

Laura Summer
as Fan

Tiffany Helm
as Fan

Al Hansen
as Jack

Jack Stryker
as Phil

Brass Adams
as Longshoreman

Gino Ardito
as Longshoreman

Don Hepner
as Johnny's Friend

Larry B. Daugherty
as Limo Driver

Harry Northrup
as Limo Driver

Stuart Charno
as Techie

Johnathan Findlater
as Ambulance Driver

Michael V. Murphy
as Doug

Cindy Pearlman
as Ethel

Eddie Hice
as Waiter

John Blythe Barrymore
as Record Producer

Dale Townsend
as Airline Clerk

Frank Pisani
as Himself

Monique Gabrielle
as Wife

Sharon Hughes
as Wife

Charlene Jones
as Wife

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Critic Reviews for Hard to Hold

All Critics (1) | Rotten (1)

A hackneyed version of a superstar smitten by true love.

Aug 21, 2004 | Rating: 1/5

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

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Audience Reviews for Hard to Hold

Nov 17, 2010

This romantic comedy stars rock star Rick Springfield, as a rock star! Not only that, it's funny, cute, and charming, I really liked this movie.

Aj V Super Reviewer