The Hard Road
Synopsis
A cautionary tale. At 17, Sherman Oaks high schooler Pam Banner has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted, but Pam's too embarrassed to go back to school, so her dad gets her a job as the receptionist for a talent agent. A rock star takes her to a party, seduces and abandons her; that starts a spiral of partying, free love, and drug use. Pam becomes friends with Jeannie, a hooker who supports Jimmy, a useless druggie. Soon the three of them are living together, and Jimmy seems appealing to Pam. She's missing work more and more often, Jeannie wants out of the life, Jimmy is going through withdrawal, and Pam is in the middle of a maelstrom. Is there any exit for Pam?
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The Hard Road (1970) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Graver
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Stetson
- Original Score
- Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Original Title
- The Hard Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Four Stars Productions, Jack Valle Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Graver
Richard Stetson
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Gary Graver
Gary Graver
Ed DePriest
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Stetson
Screenplay
Ed DePriest
Producer
Gary Graver
Director
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Gary Graver
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hard Road
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What is The Hard Road about?
A cautionary tale. At 17, Sherman Oaks high schooler Pam Banner has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted, but Pam's too embarrassed to go back to school, so her dad gets her a job as the receptionist for a talent agent. A rock star takes her to a party, seduces and abandons her; that starts a spiral of partying, free love, and drug use. Pam becomes friends with Jeannie, a hooker who supports Jimmy, a useless druggie. Soon the three of them are living together, and Jimmy seems appealing to Pam. She's missing work more and more often, Jeannie wants out of the life, Jimmy is going through withdrawal, and Pam is in the middle of a maelstrom. Is there any exit for Pam?
Who directed The Hard Road?
The Hard Road was directed by Gary Graver.
Who stars in The Hard Road?
The principal cast of The Hard Road includes Connie Nelson, John Alderman, Catherine Howard, Gary Kent, Liz Renay.
When was The Hard Road released and how long is it?
The Hard Road was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hard Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hard Road was composed by Jaime Mendoza-Nava.