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1979 · 108 min · R

Hardcore

Directed by Paul Schrader · Drama, Crime, Thriller

Hardcore (1979) is a Drama film, directed by Paul Schrader set in Grand Rapids, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego during the 1970s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of family & loyalty and faith / religion run throughout.

Composer
Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography
Michael Chapman
Cast
George C. ScottPeter BoyleSeason HubleyDick SargentLeonard GainesDave NicholsGary GrahamLarry Block

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Grand RapidsLos AngelesSan FranciscoSan Diego
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyFaith / Religion
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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