I Wanna Hold Your Hand(1978)
Some girls will do anything to meet their idols.
I Wanna Hold Your Hand Synopsis
If they miss The Beatles' first appearance in the U.S.A., they will hate themselves for the rest of their lives - so four young girls from New Jersey set off even though they don't have tickets for the show! The journey is full of surprises and misfortunes but the young ladies are determined to reach their idols.
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) is a comedy and music film directed by Robert Zemeckis, released on April 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Marc McClure and Susan Kendall Newman. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 122 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Zemeckis
- Writers:
- Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis
- Producers:
- Tamara Asseyev, Alexandra Rose
- Cinematographer:
- Donald M. Morgan
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Rose and Asseyev Productions
- Budget:
- $2,700,000
- Status:
- Released
I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) Trailer
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nancy Allen
as Pam Mitchell
Bobby Di Cicco
as Tony Smerko
Marc McClure
as Larry Dubois
Susan Kendall Newman
as Janis Goldman
Theresa Saldana
as Grace Corrigan
Wendie Jo Sperber
as Rosie Petrofsky
Eddie Deezen
as Richard 'Ringo' Klaus
Christian Juttner
as Peter Plimpton
Will Jordan
as Ed Sullivan
Read Morgan
as Peter's Father
Claude Earl Jones
as Al
James Houghton
as Eddie
Key crew
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, produced by Tamara Asseyev and Alexandra Rose.
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 122 ratings.
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in I Wanna Hold Your Hand?
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The main cast of I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) includes Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Marc McClure, Susan Kendall Newman and Theresa Saldana. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Wanna Hold Your Hand released?
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand was released on April 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is I Wanna Hold Your Hand worth watching?
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 122 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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