The Hard Way
“There is always one more job to do...”
Synopsis
John Connor is a soon-to-retire hitman that agrees to take on one last job. After years plying his deadly trade, he has finally had enough. Seeking to retire to Dublin and maybe salvage his dying marriage, Connor wants to leave the lonely world of the marksman behind him and melt into the background. Unfortunately, his handler O'Neal is reluctant to let him go, and, after much coertion, manages to talk him into accepting one final job.
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The Hard Way (1980) - TV Movie Trailer - Patrick McGoohan Lee Van Cleef
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-29
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Patrick McGoohan
John Connor
Lee Van Cleef
McNeal
Edna O'Brien
Kathleen
Donal McCann
Ryan
Ronan Wilmot
Flynn
Kevin Flood
Duval
Joe Lynch
Devane
Derek Lord
Casey
Michael Muldoon
Hogan
John Cowley
Graveyard Caretaker
James A. Stephens
1st Mercenary
Richard McAdoo
2nd Mercenary
Peter Brayham
French Hitman
Mesag Muruko
Father Cressy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Dryhurst
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Grogan, Richard Tombleson
- Original Title
- The Hard Way
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dryhurst
Kevin Grogan, Richard Tombleson
Henri Decaë
Peter Tanner
Michael Dryhurst, John Boorman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Dryhurst
Director
Michael Dryhurst
Producer
Kevin Grogan
Writer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Richard Tombleson
Writer
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What is The Hard Way about?
John Connor is a soon-to-retire hitman that agrees to take on one last job. After years plying his deadly trade, he has finally had enough. Seeking to retire to Dublin and maybe salvage his dying marriage, Connor wants to leave the lonely world of the marksman behind him and melt into the background. Unfortunately, his handler O'Neal is reluctant to let him go, and, after much coertion, manages to talk him into accepting one final job.
Who directed The Hard Way?
The Hard Way was directed by Michael Dryhurst.
Who stars in The Hard Way?
The principal cast of The Hard Way includes Patrick McGoohan, Lee Van Cleef, Edna O'Brien, Donal McCann, Ronan Wilmot.
When was The Hard Way released and how long is it?
The Hard Way was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.