Hanging on a Star (1978)
"Hey, this movie's gonna make you happy. If I'm lying, I'm dying..."
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.
Director: Mike MacFarland
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: November 16, 1978
Cast
- Lane Caudell - Jeff Martin
- Deborah Raffin - Katie Ross
- Danil Torppe - Skate
- Wolfman Jack - Gordon Shep
- Mickey McMeel - Oly
- Jason Parker - Davy
- Eric Chase - Eric Chase (KFI DJ)
- John Steadman - Crash Schwartz
- Gary Mule Deer - Rudy J.
- Diane Peterson - Rhonda
Screenplay
Cinematography: Dean Cundey
Production: Cal-Am Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
rock band
More Films by Director: Mike MacFarland
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, Mickey McMeel, Jason Parker.
- How long is Hanging on a Star?
- Hanging on a Star has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Hanging on a Star?
- Hanging on a Star is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Hanging on a Star produced?
- Hanging on a Star was produced in United States of America.