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Hard Times

1975·Movie·PG·93 min·6.8(231)

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 fuboTV, Philo, The Roku Channel.

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 231 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.

How and where to watch Hard Times

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Cast of Hard Times

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

Chaney

James Coburn

James Coburn

Spencer "Speed" Weed

Jill Ireland

Jill Ireland

Lucy Simpson

Strother Martin

Strother Martin

Poe

Margaret Blye

Margaret Blye

Gayleen Schoonover

Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

Gandil

Felice Orlandi

Felice Orlandi

Le Beau

Edward Walsh

Edward Walsh

Pettibon

Bruce Glover

Bruce Glover

Doty

Robert Tessier

Robert Tessier

Jim Henry

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Nick Dimitri

Street

Frank McRae

Frank McRae

Hammerman

Hard Times — FAQs

Where can I watch Hard Times in United States?

Hard Times is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Hard Times on fuboTV?

Yes — Hard Times is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Hard Times in?

Hard Times is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Hard Times?

Hard Times runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is Hard Times rated?

Hard Times is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 231 ratings.

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