Hard to Hold
“Love is hard to find, when the whole world is watching.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Mrs. Mussetter
Garry Goodrow
Maitre d'
Frank Ronzio
Flower Vendor
Charles Sweigart
Punk Leader
Selma Archerd
Mrs. Adilman
Paul Jenkins
Hawker
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Hedley Jr.
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- Hard to Hold
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Thomas Hedley Jr., Richard Rothstein
Tom Scott
Richard H. Kline
Bob Wyman
D. Constantine Conte, Joe Gottfried
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Hedley Jr.
Screenplay
D. Constantine Conte
Producer
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Bob Wyman
Editor
Peter Wooley
Production Design
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Larry Peerce
Director
Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard to Hold
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What is Hard to Hold about?
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.
Who directed Hard to Hold?
Hard to Hold was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in Hard to Hold?
The principal cast of Hard to Hold includes Rick Springfield, Janet Eilber, Patti Hansen, Albert Salmi, Gregory Itzin.
When was Hard to Hold released and how long is it?
Hard to Hold was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hard to Hold?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard to Hold was composed by Tom Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard to Hold?
Hard to Hold holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).