The Hard Guy
Synopsis
Guy and Ellen are desperate to find a way to get food and medicine for their sick child. Jobs are very hard to come by during the Great Depression and many are driven to desperate measures.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hurley
- Screenplay & Story
- Burnet Hershey
- Original Title
- The Hard Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hurley
Burnet Hershey
Edwin B. DuPar
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hurley
Director
Burnet Hershey
Writer
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hard Guy
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What is The Hard Guy about?
Guy and Ellen are desperate to find a way to get food and medicine for their sick child. Jobs are very hard to come by during the Great Depression and many are driven to desperate measures.
Who directed The Hard Guy?
The Hard Guy was directed by Arthur Hurley.
Who stars in The Hard Guy?
The principal cast of The Hard Guy includes Spencer Tracy, Katharine Alexander, Arch Hendricks, Pat Kearney, Valli Roberts.
When was The Hard Guy released and how long is it?
The Hard Guy was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hard Guy?
The Hard Guy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).