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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1978
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresComedy, Music
Votes122
DirectorRobert Zemeckis
WritersBob Gale, Robert Zemeckis
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsI Wanna Hold Your Hand
About I Wanna Hold Your Hand
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.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, I Wanna Hold Your Hand leans on a strong ensemble — Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Marc McClure — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1978.
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