Hard Knocks (1980)
As this gritty drama about a young teen's fight to overcome her past begins to unfold, flashbacks are interspersed with the present-tense story. This technique keeps viewers wondering exactly where Sam (Tracey Mann) is going: in the direction that led her to jail, or towards a normal life? After she gets out of prison, her old friends and a corrupt cop named Brady (Bill Hunter) provide formidable obstacles. They all see her as a rebellious delinquent in spite of her efforts to change. Faced with nearly insurmountable odds, Sam's struggle for her future is not going to be easily won. Mann won a 1980 Best Actress Award from the Australian Film Institute for her performance. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tracy Mann, John Arnold, (more)
- Director(s):
- Don McLennan
Synopsis of Hard Knocks
As this gritty drama about a young teen's fight to overcome her past begins to unfold, flashbacks are interspersed with the present-tense story. This technique keeps viewers wondering exactly where Sam (Tracey Mann) is going: in the direction that led her to jail, or towards a normal life? After she gets out of prison, her old friends and a corrupt cop named Brady (Bill Hunter) provide formidable obstacles. They all see her as a rebellious delinquent in spite of her efforts to change. Faced with nearly insurmountable odds, Sam's struggle for her future is not going to be easily won. Mann won a 1980 Best Actress Award from the Australian Film Institute for her performance. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Hard Knocks
- Tracy Mann - Samantha
- Bill Hunter - Brady
- Tony Barry - Barry
- Penelope Stewart - Raelene
- Hilton Bonner - Frank
- John Arnold - Wally
- Max Cullen - Newman
- Kirsty Grant - Debbie
- Jack Allen - Father
- Director(s):
- Don McLennan
- Writer(s):
- Hilton Bonner, Don McLennan
- Producer(s):
- Hilton Bonner, Don McLennan
- 1980 - Australian Film Institute Awards - Best Actress
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