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Hard to Hold poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.0 / 100
1984·Comedy / Drama / Music·1h 33m

HARD TO HOLD

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

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.

Above the Line
Larry Peerce·DirectorThomas Hedley Jr.·ScreenplayThomas Hedley Jr.·StoryRichard H. Kline·Director of PhotographyTom Scott·Original Music ComposerBob Wyman·Editor
Cast
Rick Springfield·James RobertsJanet Eilber·Diana LawsonPatti Hansen·Nicky NidesAlbert Salmi·Johnny LawsonGregory Itzin·OwenPeter Van Norden·CasseroleBill Mumy·The James Roberts Band - KeyboardTony Fox Sales·The James Roberts Band - GuitarMike Baird·The James Roberts Band - DrumsRobert Popwell·The James Roberts Band - Bass
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Larry Peerce·DirectorCandace Allen·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Thomas Hedley Jr.·StoryThomas Hedley Jr.·ScreenplayRichard Rothstein·Story
Camera· 2
Richard H. Kline·Director of PhotographyJud Kehl·Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Bob Wyman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Tom Scott·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Peter Wooley·Production DesignRosanna Norton·Costume DesignPhil Abramson·Set DecorationTom Lucas·Makeup Artist
Production· 7
D. Constantine Conte·ProducerJoe Gottfried·Executive ProducerDana Miller·Associate ProducerKurt Neumann·Associate ProducerJanet Hirshenson·CastingJane Jenkins·CastingKurt Neumann·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Vivian McAteer·HairstylistGlenn R. Wilder·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
55.0
OF 100
Master Score
4.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Hard to Hold's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#D3D3D3
#A9A9A9
Mood
Romantic, Musical
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man singing into a microphone while holding a guitar. He is wearing a sleeveless vest and light blue jeans. Behind him, in a faded, ”

romance
Key Elements
MicrophoneGuitarMovie PosterSingerFaces
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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