Hard Times (1975)
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.
Director: Walter Hill
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: August 13, 1975
Cast
- Charles Bronson - Chaney
- James Coburn - Spencer "Speed" Weed
- Jill Ireland - Lucy Simpson
- Strother Martin - Poe
- Margaret Blye - Gayleen Schoonover
- Michael McGuire - Gandil
- Felice Orlandi - Le Beau
- Edward Walsh - Pettibon
- Bruce Glover - Doty
- Robert Tessier - Jim Henry
Screenplay
- Walter Hill (Screenplay)
- Bruce Henstell (Screenplay)
- Bryan Gindoff (Story)
- Bryan Gindoff (Screenplay)
- Bruce Henstell (Story)
Music: Barry De Vorzon
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Editing: Roger Spottiswoode
Production: Columbia Pictures, Claridge Productions, Major Studio Partners
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
martial arts, sports, bare knuckle boxing, gangster, new orleans, louisiana, louisiana, great depression, street fighter, fighting, illegal fistfight, streetfighting, prizefight, neo-noir, boxing, 1930s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hard Times about?
- 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.
- Who directed Hard Times?
- Hard Times was directed by Walter Hill.
- Who stars in Hard Times?
- Hard Times stars Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Margaret Blye, Michael McGuire.
- How long is Hard Times?
- Hard Times has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Hard Times?
- Hard Times is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Hard Times?
- Hard Times had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Hard Times gross?
- Hard Times grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was Hard Times produced?
- Hard Times was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hard Times?
- The themes of Hard Times include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Unarmed Combat and Street Brawl, Knockout and Spirit in the Boxing Ring, Boxing and Bloody Fighting Stories, Martial Arts and Action.