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Hard Times (1975)

Hard Times (1975)
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Also known as The Streetfighter, Hard Times stars Charles Bronson as Chaney, an aging bare-knuckle boxer, trying to scratch out a living in the middle of the Depression. "Speed" (James Coburn) is the two-bit promoter who books Chaney in the tank towns of the South and Midwest. He is briefly reinvigorated by an affair with the lovely Lucy (Jill Ireland, Mrs. Bronson in real life), but it's back to the seedy realm before too long. Hard Times represented the directorial debut of Walter Hill, who even at this early stage demonstrated the gritty verisimilitude that he'd bring to such future projects as The Warriors (1979) and 48 Hrs. (1984). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Charles Bronson, James Coburn, (more)
Director(s):
Walter Hill
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Hard Times

Also known as The Streetfighter, Hard Times stars Charles Bronson as Chaney, an aging bare-knuckle boxer, trying to scratch out a living in the middle of the Depression. "Speed" (James Coburn) is the two-bit promoter who books Chaney in the tank towns of the South and Midwest. He is briefly reinvigorated by an affair with the lovely Lucy (Jill Ireland, Mrs. Bronson in real life), but it's back to the seedy realm before too long. Hard Times represented the directorial debut of Walter Hill, who even at this early stage demonstrated the gritty verisimilitude that he'd bring to such future projects as The Warriors (1979) and 48 Hrs. (1984). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Walter Hill
Writer(s):
Bruce Henstell, Bryan Gindorff, Walter Hill
Producer(s):
Paul Maslansky, Lawrence Gordon
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Graphic Violence, Adult Language)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
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    Donald L.

    Charles Bronson was almost 60 when he made this picture with James Coburn and his wife Jill Ireland, yet he had the finely chiseled body of a remarkably fit man in his twenties. The film has plenty of gritty realism, being set in the South during the Great Depression. The bare-knuckled fight scenes are pretty tame, yet exciting, and the story is propelled by a well-scripted plot and by some likeable--and not-so-likeable--characters. Strother Martin, turns in a fine performance as the opium-addicted "doctor" who bandages Chaney's (Bronson's) cuts, and James Coburn plays the part of a likeable, amoral con man who uses people and loves money. Bronson's character prefers to love people and use money, though he knows that he's just a drifter who is in town primarily to "fill in the in-betweens". When he's got enough money, he's back to drifting. The film captures well the era in which it was set, and the ensemble of actors makes "Hard Times" easy to take.

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    Kevin C.

    This movie is great and it is so relevant to the times we are in now. It gives a perspective on the depression era in America, where jobs were scarce, and you had to find different ways to make a living. Chaney's way is to beat his opponent for money. Charles Bronson was just perfect for this role. I like the New Orleans band at the bayou party, the accordion player looks totally bored. Without spoiling the movie, I have a question, is Chaney as he seems, a loner trying to make a living or is he a traveling ringer?

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    Leigh and Sean P.

    Classic Bronson, great acting. The movie left me wanting more at the end. I just felt the movie ended way too soon. Good movie.

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