Hard To Hold (1984)
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58% of users liked it
(1,709 ratings)
In Hard to Hold, pop singer Rick Springfield is cast as an immensely successful recording artist named James Roberts. As a result of a fender-bender accident, Roberts meets and falls in love with child psychologist Diana Lawson (Janet Eilber), who is not the least bit impressed with James'… More In Hard to Hold, pop singer Rick Springfield is cast as an immensely successful recording artist named James Roberts. As a result of a fender-bender accident, Roberts meets and falls in love with child psychologist Diana Lawson (Janet Eilber), who is not the least bit impressed with James' wealth or fame. He spends the rest of the picture following Diana all over San Francisco, much to the discomfort of his lovelorn writing partner Nicky Nides (Patti Hanson). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Larry Peerce
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Apr 6, 1984 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A hackneyed version of a superstar smitten by true love.
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Cast
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Rick Springfield
as James Roberts
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Janet Eilber
as Diana Lawson
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Patti Hansen
as Nicky Nides
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Albert Salmi
as Johnny Lawson
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Gregory Itzin
as Owen
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Peter Van Norden
as Casserole
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Bill Mumy
as Keyboard
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Mike Baird
as drums
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Brass Adams
as Longshoreman
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Selma Archerd
as Mrs. Adilman
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Gino Ardito
as Lonshoreman
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John Blythe Barrymore
as Record Producer
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Stuart Charno
as Techie
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Monique Gabrielle
as Wife
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Lew Gallo
as Cab Driver
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Garry Goodrow
as Maitre d'
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Tiffany Helm
as Fan
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Sharon Hughes
as Wife
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Paul Jenkins
as Hawker
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Harry Northrup
as Limo Driver
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Frank Ronzio
as Flower Vendor
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Tracy Brooks Swope
as Toby
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Warren Miller
as Cab Driver
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Al Hansen
as Jack
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Jack Stryker
as Phil
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Laura Summer
as Fan
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Charles Sweigart
as Punk Leader
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Carole Tru Foster
as Mrs. Mussetter
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Don Hepner
as Johnny's Friend
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Eddie Hice
as Waiter
