Hard Time
Synopsis
Burt Reynolds plays Logan McQueen, a veteran, tough cop who likes to see justice done by his own ways. Things go bad after McQueen is framed for murder. Now he has to escape from a maximum security prison, and seek, on the deadly streets of a hot and dangerous Miami, for the man who wants him down...
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Burt Reynolds
Det. Logan McQueen
Charles Durning
Det. Charlie Duffy
Robert Loggia
Connie Martin
Mia Sara
Myler
Billy Dee Williams
Leo Barker
Michael Buie
Higgs
Buck Taylor
Capt. Adam Gunther
John D'Aquino
Ray Hertz
Jack Sheldon
Trumpet
Grace Una
Nguyen
Claudette James
Woman
Gene LeBell
Eddie
Roddy Piper
Randy
Ja'net DuBois
Lefty
Paco Christian Prieto
Catarato Estevez
Carlos Alvarado
Santiago
Alice Ghostley
Apartment Manager
Danny Arroyo
Pepe
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Cass Sr., Steve Wesley
- Original Score
- Kevin Stoller, Clarke Rigsby, Snuff Garrett
- Original Title
- Hard Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Larry Levinson Productions, Frei Fernseh-Film Produktion (FFP), ARD Degeto, Turner Original Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Reynolds
David S. Cass Sr., Steve Wesley
Kevin Stoller, Clarke Rigsby, Snuff Garrett
Suki Medencevic
Glenn Farr
David S. Cass Sr., Larry Levinson, Robert Halmi Jr., Michael Smeaton
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Reynolds
Director
David S. Cass Sr.
Writer
Steve Wesley
Writer
David S. Cass Sr.
Producer
Glenn Farr
Editor
Suki Medencevic
Director of Photography
Lawrence G. Paull
Production Design
Julie Carnahan
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Time about?
Burt Reynolds plays Logan McQueen, a veteran, tough cop who likes to see justice done by his own ways. Things go bad after McQueen is framed for murder. Now he has to escape from a maximum security prison, and seek, on the deadly streets of a hot and dangerous Miami, for the man who wants him down...
Who directed Hard Time?
Hard Time was directed by Burt Reynolds.
Who stars in Hard Time?
The principal cast of Hard Time includes Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning, Robert Loggia, Mia Sara, Billy Dee Williams.
When was Hard Time released and how long is it?
Hard Time was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hard Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Time was composed by Kevin Stoller, Clarke Rigsby, Snuff Garrett.