Hard Times
“New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much.”
Synopsis
In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.
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Top Cast
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Charles Bronson
Chaney
James Coburn
Spencer "Speed" Weed
Jill Ireland
Lucy Simpson
Strother Martin
Poe
Margaret Blye
Gayleen Schoonover
Michael McGuire
Gandil
Felice Orlandi
Le Beau
Edward Walsh
Pettibon
Bruce Glover
Doty
Robert Tessier
Jim Henry
Nick Dimitri
Street
Frank McRae
Hammerman
Maurice Kowalewski
Caesare
Naomi Stevens
Madam
Lyla Hay Owen
Waitress
John Creamer
Apartment Manager
Robert Castleberry
Counterman
Becky Allen
Poe's Date
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.85x
+$2.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Hill, Bryan Gindoff, Bruce Henstell
- Original Score
- Barry De Vorzon
- Original Title
- Hard Times
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $2.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Claridge Productions, Major Studio Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hill
Walter Hill, Bryan Gindoff, Bruce Henstell
Barry De Vorzon
Philip H. Lathrop
Roger Spottiswoode
Lawrence Gordon, Paul Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Hill
Director
Walter Hill
Screenplay
Bryan Gindoff
Screenplay
Bruce Henstell
Screenplay
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Barry De Vorzon
Original Music Composer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Roger Spottiswoode
Editor
Max Kleven
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Bear
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Times
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Times about?
In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.
Who directed Hard Times?
Hard Times was directed by Walter Hill.
Who stars in Hard Times?
The principal cast of Hard Times includes Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Margaret Blye.
When was Hard Times released and how long is it?
Hard Times was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hard Times?
Hard Times had a reported production budget of $2.7M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (1.85 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Hard Times?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Times was composed by Barry De Vorzon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hard Times?
Hard Times holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).