Hard to Hold

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Hard to Hold

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

1984

1h 33m

4.3(13 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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.

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46 members

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Rick Springfield

James Roberts

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Janet Eilber

Diana Lawson

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Patti Hansen

Nicky Nides

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Albert Salmi

Johnny Lawson

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Gregory Itzin

Owen

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Peter Van Norden

Casserole

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Bill Mumy

The James Roberts Band - Keyboard

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Tony Fox Sales

The James Roberts Band - Guitar

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Mike Baird

The James Roberts Band - Drums

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Robert Popwell

The James Roberts Band - Bass

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Tracy Brooks Swope

Toby

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Heather Haase

Cal Mussetter

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Carole Tru Foster

Mrs. Mussetter

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Garry Goodrow

Maitre d'

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Frank Ronzio

Flower Vendor

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Charles Sweigart

Punk Leader

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Selma Archerd

Mrs. Adilman

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Paul Jenkins

Hawker

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Warren Miller

Cab Driver

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Lew Gallo

2nd Cab Driver

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John Blyth Barrymore

Recording Engineer

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Laura Summer

Fan #1

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Tiffany Helm

Fan #2

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Al Hansen

Jack

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Jack Stryker

Phil

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Brass Adams

Longshoreman #1

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Gino Ardito

Longshoreman #2

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Don Hepner

Johnny's Friend

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Larry B. Daugherty

Limo Driver #1

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Harry Northup

Limo Driver #2

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Stuart Charno

Techie

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Jonnathon Cripple

Ambulance Driver

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Michael Canavan

Doug

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Cindy Perlman

Ethel

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Crew

Eddie Hice

Waiter

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Monique Gabrielle

Wife #1

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Sharon Hughes

Wife #2

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Charlene Jones

Wife #3

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Lauren Koslow

Band Friend #1

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Mindi Iden

Band Friend #2

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Dale Townsend

Airline Clerk

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Frank Pisani

Self

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John Barons

Roadie (uncredited)

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Conrad Hurtt

Man in Park (uncredited)

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Lonnie Pense

Dock Worker (uncredited)

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Jace Smith

Roadie (uncredited)

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