Welcome to Hard Times
“A town can be killed by a bullet...just like a man!”
Synopsis
A sociopathic stranger all but destroys a small hardscrabble town but the 'mayor' convinces its survivors to stay and rebuild.
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Welcome To Hard Times - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-13
Top Cast
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Henry Fonda
Mayor Will Blue
Janice Rule
Molly Riordan
Keenan Wynn
Zar
Janis Paige
Adah
John Anderson
Ezra Maple / Isaac Maple
Warren Oates
Leo Jenks
Fay Spain
Jessie
Edgar Buchanan
Brown
Aldo Ray
Man from Bodie
Denver Pyle
Alfie - Stage Driver
Michael Shea
Jimmy Fee
Arlene Golonka
Mae
Lon Chaney Jr.
Avery
Royal Dano
John Bear
Alan Baxter
Jack Millay
Paul Birch
Mr. Fee
Dan Ferrone
Bert Albany
Paul Fix
Major Munn
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy, E. L. Doctorow
- Original Score
- Harry Sukman
- Original Title
- Welcome to Hard Times
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Burt Kennedy, E. L. Doctorow
Harry Sukman
Harry Stradling Jr.
Aaron Stell
David Karr, Max E. Youngstein
Department Leadership Roster
David Karr
Producer
Harry Sukman
Original Music Composer
Burt Kennedy
Writer
Burt Kennedy
Director
Aaron Stell
Editor
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
Max E. Youngstein
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome to Hard Times
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Welcome to Hard Times about?
A sociopathic stranger all but destroys a small hardscrabble town but the 'mayor' convinces its survivors to stay and rebuild.
Who directed Welcome to Hard Times?
Welcome to Hard Times was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in Welcome to Hard Times?
The principal cast of Welcome to Hard Times includes Henry Fonda, Janice Rule, Keenan Wynn, Janis Paige, John Anderson.
When was Welcome to Hard Times released and how long is it?
Welcome to Hard Times was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome to Hard Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome to Hard Times was composed by Harry Sukman.
Is Welcome to Hard Times based on a book or true story?
Welcome to Hard Times is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "E. L. Doctorow".