Hard Times

Name: Hard Times
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Released: 1975-08-13
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Margaret Blye

1975·Movie·PG·93 min·★ 6.8(225)

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“New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much.”

In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.

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About Hard Times

Hard Times is a 1975 English-language drama, action and crime film directed by Walter Hill. The cast is led by Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.

Hard Times was produced by Columbia Pictures, Claridge Productions, and Major Studio Partners and made in United States of America. It was released on August 13, 1975, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director: Walter Hill
Writers: Bruce Henstell, Walter Hill, Bryan Gindoff
Release date: August 13, 1975
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $3 million
Box office: $5 million
Production: Columbia Pictures, Claridge Productions, Major Studio Partners

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Hard Times cast & crew

Hard Times was directed by Walter Hill and written by Bruce Henstell, Walter Hill, and Bryan Gindoff.

The cast features Charles Bronson as Chaney, James Coburn as Spencer "Speed" Weed, Jill Ireland as Lucy Simpson, Strother Martin as Poe, Margaret Blye as Gayleen Schoonover, and Michael McGuire as Gandil.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Barry De Vorzon, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by Paul Maslansky and Lawrence Gordon.

Is Hard Times worth watching?

Hard Times holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 225 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, action, and crime, Hard Times is worth a place on your watchlist.

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