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1975 · 93 min · PG

Hard Times

Directed by Walter Hill · Drama

Hard Times (1975) is a Drama film, directed by Walter Hill set in New Orleans during the 1930s. It runs 93 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a tense tone.

Composer
Barry De Vorzon
Cinematography
Philip H. Lathrop
Cast
Charles BronsonJames CoburnJill IrelandStrother MartinMargaret BlyeMichael McGuireFelice OrlandiEdward Walsh

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