The Hard Road
Originally released in 1970. The Hard Road is a drama film. directed by Gary Graver. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Connie Nelson, John Alderman, and Catherine Howard
Synopsis
A cautionary tale. At 17, Sherman Oaks high schooler Pam Banner has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted, but Pam's too embarrassed to go back to school, so her dad gets her a job as the receptionist for a talent agent. A rock star takes her to a party, seduces and abandons her; that starts a spiral of partying, free love, and drug use. Pam becomes friends with Jeannie, a hooker who supports Jimmy, a useless druggie. Soon the three of them are living together, and Jimmy seems appealing to Pam. She's missing work more and more often, Jeannie wants out of the life, Jimmy is going through withdrawal, and Pam is in the middle of a maelstrom. Is there any exit for Pam?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Four Stars Productions
- Jack Valle Enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hard Road about?
A cautionary tale. At 17, Sherman Oaks high schooler Pam Banner has a baby out of wedlock. The baby is adopted, but Pam's too embarrassed to go back to school, so her dad gets her a job as the rece...
Who directed The Hard Road?
The Hard Road was directed by Gary Graver.
How long is The Hard Road?
The Hard Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Hard Road released?
The Hard Road was released on January 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hard Road?
The main cast of The Hard Road includes Connie Nelson, John Alderman, Catherine Howard, Gary Kent, Liz Renay.