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Hanging on a Star (1978)

Movie ★ 10.0 92 min

Music Comedy

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.

David Talisman Writer Mike MacFarland Director Stu Krieger Writer Tedd Anasti Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 16, 1978
Runtime
92 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0077653
Language
Studio
Cal-Am Productions

Themes

Cast

Lane Caudell Lane Caudell Jeff Martin Deborah Raffin Deborah Raffin Katie Ross Danil Torppe Skate Wolfman Jack Wolfman Jack Gordon Shep Mickey McMeel Oly Jason Parker Davy Eric Chase Eric Chase (KFI DJ) John Steadman John Steadman Crash Schwartz Gary Mule Deer Gary Mule Deer Rudy J. Diane Peterson Diane Peterson Rhonda Noel De Souza Noel De Souza Guru Virginia Wood Virginia Wood Songbird

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Hanging on a Star stars Lane Caudell, Deborah Raffin, Danil Torppe, Wolfman Jack.
When was Hanging on a Star released?
Hanging on a Star is a 1978 music, comedy film.
Where can I watch Hanging on a Star?
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