The Hard Way
“You'd never believe they're sisters!”
Synopsis
Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.
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AFS PRESENTS: IDA LUPINO: THE HARD WAYOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-14
Top Cast
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Ida Lupino
Helen Chernen
Dennis Morgan
Paul Collins
Joan Leslie
Katherine 'Katie' Blaine
Jack Carson
Albert Runkel
Gladys George
Lily Emery
Paul Cavanagh
John 'Jack' Shagrue
Ann Doran
Dorshka (Uncredited)
Thurston Hall
Harry (Uncredited)
Nestor Paiva
Max Wade (Uncredited)
Joan Woodbury
Maria (Uncredited)
Roman Bohnen
Sam Chernen (Uncredited)
Leona Maricle
Laura Britton (Uncredited)
Ray Montgomery
Johnny Gilpin (Uncredited)
Libby Taylor
Essie (Uncredited)
Murray Alper
Joe Duglatz (Uncredited)
Julie Bishop
Chorine (Uncredited)
Roland Drew
Roland (Uncredited)
Jody Gilbert
Anderson (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Fuchs, Peter Viertel
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Hard Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
Daniel Fuchs, Peter Viertel, Jerry Wald, Jack Scholl
Heinz Roemheld
James Wong Howe
Thomas Pratt
Jack L. Warner, Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Sherman
Director
Daniel Fuchs
Screenplay
Peter Viertel
Screenplay
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Jerry Wald
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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BD Release: Past-1960
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hard Way
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hard Way about?
Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.
Who directed The Hard Way?
The Hard Way was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in The Hard Way?
The principal cast of The Hard Way includes Ida Lupino, Dennis Morgan, Joan Leslie, Jack Carson, Gladys George.
When was The Hard Way released and how long is it?
The Hard Way was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hard Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hard Way was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hard Way?
The Hard Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).