Hard Choices
Synopsis
A teenaged boy goes for a ride with his brother and the brother's friends, who proceed to rob a store and murder the clerk. They are caught and, despite the young boy's protestations, he is convicted of murder and sent to prison. A female social worker assigned to the boy's case not only believes him, but begins to fall in love with him, and determines to either help him prove his innocence or escape.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick King
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Mickelson, Rick King
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- Hard Choices
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Screenland, Breakout
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick King
Robert Mickelson, Rick King
Jay Chattaway
Tom Hurwitz
Daniel Loewenthal
Toby Hubner, William Kirksey, Robert Mickelson
Department Leadership Roster
Rick King
Director
Rick King
Writer
Robert Mickelson
Producer
Jay Chattaway
Original Music Composer
Tom Hurwitz
Director of Photography
Daniel Loewenthal
Editor
Ruth Ammon
Production Design
Jeffrey Ullman
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Choices
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What is Hard Choices about?
A teenaged boy goes for a ride with his brother and the brother's friends, who proceed to rob a store and murder the clerk. They are caught and, despite the young boy's protestations, he is convicted of murder and sent to prison. A female social worker assigned to the boy's case not only believes him, but begins to fall in love with him, and determines to either help him prove his innocence or escape.
Who directed Hard Choices?
Hard Choices was directed by Rick King.
Who stars in Hard Choices?
The principal cast of Hard Choices includes Margaret Klenck, Gary McCleery, John Sayles, J.T. Walsh, Martin Donovan.
When was Hard Choices released and how long is it?
Hard Choices was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hard Choices?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Choices was composed by Jay Chattaway.