I Wanna Hold Your Hand(1978)
“Some girls will do anything to meet their idols.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$3M
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Rose and Asseyev Productions
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Where can I watch I Wanna Hold Your Hand?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for I Wanna Hold Your Hand (1978).
What is I Wanna Hold Your Hand about?▼
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.
Who directed I Wanna Hold Your Hand?▼
I Wanna Hold Your Hand was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1978. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is I Wanna Hold Your Hand?▼
I Wanna Hold Your Hand has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in I Wanna Hold Your Hand?▼
The cast of I Wanna Hold Your Hand includes 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 and more.
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