The Hard Road - 1970

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?

85min
1970
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.7/10

Cast

John Alderman profile pictureJohn AldermanJimmy Devlin
Liz Renay profile pictureLiz RenayMrs. Banner
Bruce Kimball profile pictureBruce KimballPrison Guard
Gary Graver profile pictureGary GraverPolice Sergeant (uncredited)

About The Hard Road

The Hard Road Overview

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?

Runtime: 85min

Extra details

Original Title: The Hard Road
Original Language: English
Directed By: Gary Graver
Production Companies
Four Stars ProductionsJack Valle Enterprises