Hardcore
““Oh my God, that's my daughter.””
Synopsis
A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hardcore (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-10
Top Cast
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George C. Scott
Jake VanDorn
Peter Boyle
Andy Mast
Season Hubley
Niki
Dick Sargent
Wes DeJong
Leonard Gaines
Ramada
Dave Nichols
Kurt
Gary Graham
Tod
Larry Block
Detective Burrows
Marc Alaimo
Ratan
Leslie Ackerman
Felice
Charlotte McGinnis
Beatrice
Ilah Davis
Kristen VanDorn
Paul Marin
Joe VanDorn
Will Walker
Jism Jim
Hal Williams
Big Dick Blaque
Bob Bishop
Stud #1
Tim Dial
Stud #2
Roy London
Jim Rucker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 9, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Schrader
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche, Rob Miller, Jill Fraser
- Original Title
- Hardcore
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, A-Team Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Schrader
Paul Schrader
Jack Nitzsche, Rob Miller, Jill Fraser
Michael Chapman, William Dear
Tom Rolf
John Milius, Buzz Feitshans
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Rolf
Editor
Paul Schrader
Director
Paul Schrader
Writer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Buzz Feitshans
Producer
Paul Sylbert
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardcore
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hardcore about?
A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.
Who directed Hardcore?
Hardcore was directed by Paul Schrader.
Who stars in Hardcore?
The principal cast of Hardcore includes George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent, Leonard Gaines.
When was Hardcore released and how long is it?
Hardcore was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Hardcore?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hardcore was composed by Jack Nitzsche, Rob Miller, Jill Fraser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hardcore?
Hardcore holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).