Hard Times movie poster

Hard Times

"New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much."

August 13, 1975 1h 33m 6.8/10 (217 votes)

Originally released in 1975. Hard Times is a drama/action film. directed by Walter Hill.

Starring Charles Bronson, James Coburn, and Jill Ireland

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 13, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (217 votes)
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Budget $2.7M Production budget
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Box Office $5M 1.9x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,700,000
Revenue
$5,000,000

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures
  • Claridge Productions
  • Major Studio Partners

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 ...

Who directed Hard Times?

Hard Times was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is Hard Times?

Hard Times has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Hard Times released?

Hard Times was released on August 13, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hard Times?

The main cast of Hard Times includes Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Margaret Blye.

Is Hard Times worth watching?

Hard Times has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 217 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.