Hard Knocks
“Life wasn't meant to be easy.....but it wasn't meant to be this hard”
Synopsis
A young girl with a background of urban poverty and juvenile crime, attempts to become a fashion model. The hypocrisy and double standards of society are juxtaposed against the confusion and frustration she feels as she struggles to become part of a community that has no place for her.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Market
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don McLennan
- Screenplay & Story
- Hilton Bonner, Don McLennan
- Original Title
- Hard Knocks
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $35K
- Production Studios
- Ukiyo Films, Andromeda Productions, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don McLennan
Hilton Bonner, Don McLennan
Zbigniew Friedrich
Zbigniew Friedrich
Don McLennan, Hilton Bonner
Department Leadership Roster
Don McLennan
Director
Don McLennan
Producer
Hilton Bonner
Producer
Zbigniew Friedrich
Director of Photography
Zbigniew Friedrich
Editor
Hilton Bonner
Writer
Don McLennan
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Knocks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Knocks about?
A young girl with a background of urban poverty and juvenile crime, attempts to become a fashion model. The hypocrisy and double standards of society are juxtaposed against the confusion and frustration she feels as she struggles to become part of a community that has no place for her.
Who directed Hard Knocks?
Hard Knocks was directed by Don McLennan.
Who stars in Hard Knocks?
The principal cast of Hard Knocks includes Tracy Mann, Bill Hunter, Kim Rushworth, John Arnold, Kirsty Grant.
When was Hard Knocks released and how long is it?
Hard Knocks was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.