Hard Knocks
Synopsis
A suspenseful and romantic tale of a young man, Guy Montgomery (Michael Christian), whose whole life thus far has been a desperate escape from a tragic and dangerous past. Idealistic as he tries to be, a series of unfortunate incidents in the neon jungle of Hollywood lead him deeper and deeper into the mire of its seamier side until one terrifying evening at the home of a famous actress (Josette Banzet) Guy gets into a fight with her husband and beats him up so badly that he thinks he has killed the man. Once again, Guy is running from his past toward an uncertain future.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Worth
- Original Title
- Hard Knocks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Artaxerxes Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Worth
David Worth
Department Leadership Roster
David Worth
Director of Photography
David Worth
Director
Margaret Rose
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Knocks
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What is Hard Knocks about?
A suspenseful and romantic tale of a young man, Guy Montgomery (Michael Christian), whose whole life thus far has been a desperate escape from a tragic and dangerous past. Idealistic as he tries to be, a series of unfortunate incidents in the neon jungle of Hollywood lead him deeper and deeper into the mire of its seamier side until one terrifying evening at the home of a famous actress (Josette Banzet) Guy gets into a fight with her husband and beats him up so badly that he thinks he has killed the man. Once again, Guy is running from his past toward an uncertain future.
Who directed Hard Knocks?
Hard Knocks was directed by David Worth.
Who stars in Hard Knocks?
The principal cast of Hard Knocks includes Michael Christian, Josette Banzet, Keenan Wynn, Donna Wilkes, John Crawford.
When was Hard Knocks released and how long is it?
Hard Knocks was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.