Hardcore (1979)

“Oh my God, that's my daughter.”

Hardcore (1979) poster

A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.

Director: Paul Schrader
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jack Nitzsche, Jill Fraser, Rob Miller
Cinematography: Michael Chapman
Editing: Tom Rolf
Production: Columbia Pictures, A-Team Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

Themes

Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Neo-Noir Detective Stories

Keywords

daughter, pornography, michigan, runaway, peep show, snuff, father, los angeles, california, porn industry, subculture, private detective, missing child, sex industry, search for daughter, snuff film

Trailer

Hardcore Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hardcore about?
A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.
Who directed Hardcore?
Hardcore was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Hardcore?
Hardcore stars George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent, Leonard Gaines, Dave Nichols.
How long is Hardcore?
Hardcore has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Hardcore?
Hardcore is a Mystery, Drama, Crime film.
Where was Hardcore produced?
Hardcore was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Hardcore?
The themes of Hardcore include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Neo-Noir Detective Stories.