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Hard to Hold

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
727
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Hard to Hold (1984)
A famous rock star falls in love with a child psychologist who has ears only for the classics, and has never heard of him.
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A famous rock star falls in love with a child psychologist who has ears only for the classics, and has never heard of him.A famous rock star falls in love with a child psychologist who has ears only for the classics, and has never heard of him.A famous rock star falls in love with a child psychologist who has ears only for the classics, and has never heard of him.
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
727
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Thomas Hedley Jr.(story by)
    • Richard Rothstein(story by)
  • Stars
    • Rick Springfield
    • Janet Eilber
    • Patti Hansen
  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Thomas Hedley Jr.(story by)
    • Richard Rothstein(story by)
  • Stars
    • Rick Springfield
    • Janet Eilber
    • Patti Hansen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Rick Springfield in Hard to Hold (1984)
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    Top cast

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    Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield
    • James Roberts
    Janet Eilber
    Janet Eilber
    • Diana Lawson
    Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen
    • Nicky Nides
    Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi
    • Johnny Lawson
    Gregory Itzin
    Gregory Itzin
    • Owen
    Peter Van Norden
    Peter Van Norden
    • Casserole
    Bill Mumy
    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
    • (as Robert 'Pops' Popwell)
    Tracy Brooks Swope
    Tracy Brooks Swope
    • Toby
    Heather Haase
    • Cal Mussetter
    • (as Heather Devore-Haase)
    Carole Tru Foster
    • Mrs. Mussetter
    Garry Goodrow
    • Maitre d'
    Frank Ronzio
    Frank Ronzio
    • Flower Vendor
    Charles Sweigart
    • Punk Leader
    Selma Archerd
    Selma Archerd
    • Mrs. Adilman
    Paul Jenkins
    Paul Jenkins
    • Hawker
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • Thomas Hedley Jr.(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Richard Rothstein(story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie was not the cinema film debut of singer Rick Springfield who had previously portrayed Lieutenant Zac in the feature film Battlestar Galactica (1978). This was despite the fact that film posters for the movie boasted slogans like "Rick Springfield in his motion picture debut".
    • Goofs
      When Jamie sends flowers to Diana (at around 12 mins), they are pink and red, but when his road guy comes back with the refused flowers, they are yellow.
    • Quotes

      Diana Lawson: Will you stop harassing me? I know who you are, you're a rock person of some sort.

      James Roberts: Do you like my music?

      Diana Lawson: No, I don't like your music.

      James Roberts: Why?

      Diana Lawson: It's bubblegum!

      James Roberts: Yeah? Well 21 million Americans seem to think different!

      Diana Lawson: Well, bully for them!

      James Roberts: *Bully* for them? What kind of word is "bully"? What kind of music do you like?

      Diana Lawson: Tony Bennett.

      James Roberts: Jesus...

      Diana Lawson: No... Tony Bennett!

    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Somebody
      Performed by Rick Springfield

    User reviews18

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    6/10
    No all THAT bad
    This movie wasn't the worst movie made. Don't go to see it if you want to have deep thoughts! We are NOT talking Masterpiece Theatre! If you are a Rick Springfield fan (and there are a lot of us!) you will love this. Rick Springfield is NOT the worst actor around. It has a good story and GREAT music! It is a good love story. What normal woman doesn't fantasize about a famous, gorgeous, and nice man sweeping her off her feet?!?! Perfect 80s fun! Patti Hansen (Keith Richards' woman) is nutty and beyond, but it worked for her character. The most important reason to see it? A scene involving Rick Springfield that MAY or MAY NOT stay on! Bottom Line -- this movie is the perfect thing to watch when you want to have a bit of fantasy and not get hit over the head with how artistic or political it is.
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    • kim-562
    • Jan 30, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Forever One
    • Filming locations
      • Nob Hill, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $11,113,806
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,410,001
      • Apr 8, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,113,806
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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