Hanging on a Star
“"Hey, this movie's gonna make you happy. If I'm lying, I'm dying..."”
Synopsis
A struggling rock band is discovered by a gutsy young woman determined to make it as their manager. Certain that the band can be a winner, she convinces the group to give her a shot at making them stars. Surviving a slew of pitfalls -- among them a motorcycle gang and a helicopter pilot named "Crash" -- the band soon discovers that while making it isn't all that easy, getting there is all the fun.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike MacFarland
- Screenplay & Story
- Stu Krieger, David Talisman, Tedd Anasti
- Original Title
- Hanging on a Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Cal-Am Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike MacFarland
Stu Krieger, David Talisman, Tedd Anasti
Dean Cundey
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
David Talisman
Writer
Mike MacFarland
Director
Stu Krieger
Writer
Dean Cundey
Director of Photography
Tedd Anasti
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hanging on a Star.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanging on a Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hanging on a Star about?
A struggling rock band is discovered by a gutsy young woman determined to make it as their manager. Certain that the band can be a winner, she convinces the group to give her a shot at making them stars. Surviving a slew of pitfalls -- among them a motorcycle gang and a helicopter pilot named "Crash" -- the band soon discovers that while making it isn't all that easy, getting there is all the fun.
Who directed Hanging on a Star?
Hanging on a Star was directed by Mike MacFarland.
Who stars in Hanging on a Star?
The principal cast of Hanging on a Star includes Lane Caudell, Deborah Raffin, Danil Torppe, Wolfman Jack, Mickey McMeel.
When was Hanging on a Star released and how long is it?
Hanging on a Star was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hanging on a Star?
Hanging on a Star holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).