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John Waite: The Hard Way

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JOHN WAITE: THE HARD WAY is an intimate glimpse of the 80s rock icon John Waite as he reflects on his storied five-decade career. From pioneer rock-video band The Babys in the 1970s to his breakthrough as a solo artist and one of the first stars of the MTV era, to his time fronting supergroup Bad English, Waite has produced more than a dozen Top 40 and rock hits throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with total sales of approximately 10M copies, including his iconic No. 1 hits "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile."
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Ethan Padgett Film Threat May 19
9.5/10
John Waite – The Hard Way is a testament to artists who are resilient, innovative, and have commercial intuition. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Valerie S @RT75893230 01/20/2023 I thought the documentary/ movie was insightful and well done. I've followed John Waite and The Babys since the late 1970s, and, as a fan, appreciated the historical context and stories of John's life and perspectives. Any individual interested in rock and roll should definitely see this movie. See more jef s @Smittymax 01/18/2023 An outstanding documentary. I've been a fan of the Babys and John Waite for more years than I care to admit (the the Broken Heart tour at the American Theater in St. Louis)! Great insight into John's career and musical journey. See more john d @RT31045624 12/31/2022 A really great look into the mind of someone whose experienced all aspects of the music business. The ups and downs and comes out on top and does it on his own terms. One of the great voices in rock and roll. A rebel with a cause. See more Read all reviews
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John Waite

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Mike J. Nichols

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Scott Wright

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Mike J. Nichols

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Michele Farinola

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Scott Wright

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Synopsis JOHN WAITE: THE HARD WAY is an intimate glimpse of the 80s rock icon John Waite as he reflects on his storied five-decade career. From pioneer rock-video band The Babys in the 1970s to his breakthrough as a solo artist and one of the first stars of the MTV era, to his time fronting supergroup Bad English, Waite has produced more than a dozen Top 40 and rock hits throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with total sales of approximately 10M copies, including his iconic No. 1 hits "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile."
Producer
Mike J. Nichols, Michele Farinola, Scott Wright
Screenwriter
Mike J. Nichols, Scott Wright
Genre
Documentary, Music, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 6, 2022
Runtime
1h 31m
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