Hard to Hold (1984)

Director:

Larry Peerce

Writers:

Thomas Hedley Jr. (screenplay)
Thomas Hedley Jr. (story)

Release Date:

29 June 1984 (Sweden)

Genre:

Drama | Music

Tagline:

Love is hard to find, when the whole world is watching.

Plot:

Details the efforts of a pop-rock star (James Roberts / Rick Springfield) to win the love of a woman he meets in a car accident...

Plot Keywords:

Semi Autobiographical | Groupie | Fame | Concert Scene | Rock Band

Cast

Rick Springfield	...	James Roberts
Janet Eilber	...	Diana Lawson
Patti Hansen	...	Nicky Nides
Albert Salmi	...	Johnny Lawson
Gregory Itzin	...	Owen
Peter Van Norden	...	Casserole
Tracy Brooks Swope	...	Toby
Heather Devore-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
Warren Miller	...	Cab Driver

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Iceland:L | Australia:M | Argentina:Atp | UK:15 | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:7 | USA:PG

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

Tiffany Helm's film debut.

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...
[...]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Hell (1984) (V)

Soundtrack:

Taxi Dancing

Maybe not the best, but a REAL fan doesn't care!

You know, I liked this movie, and I am looking to buy a copy of it eventually. True, it's not the greatest movie, but hey, it's RICK SPRINGFIELD, and that's the real reason I went to see it in the first place!

It's a light-hearted movie, entertainment for his fans, and has a rockin' soundtrack, where Rick really shines.

Did I read correctly that another reviewer says he's a "no-talent"? Oh please. As the saying goes, he has more talent in his little finger than a host of other singers/actors/whatever have in their whole bodies! Very gifted songwriter, excellent performer (have you ever been to a concert?), and a d*mn good-looking man to boot! You can't ask for much more. Rick's been in the business for a long time, and may he continue for many more years!

Rock on, Rick baby! ;-)