Take a Hard Ride
“It Rides With The Great Westerns”
Synopsis
After his cattle rancher boss dies, right-hand man Pike is given the job of returning $86,000 to some families who live across the border in Sonora, Mexico. Honest Pike is joined on the trip through the wilderness by a dishonest gambler named Tyree.
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Take a Hard Ride - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-18
Top Cast
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Jim Brown
Pike
Lee Van Cleef
Kiefer
Fred Williamson
Tyree
Catherine Spaak
Catherine
Jim Kelly
Kashtok
Barry Sullivan
Kane
Dana Andrews
Morgan
Harry Carey Jr.
Dumper
Robert Donner
Skave
Charles McGregor
Cloyd
Leonard Smith
Cangey
Ronald Howard
Halsey
Ricardo Palacios
Calvera
Buddy Joe Hooker
Angel
Paul Costello
Card Player (uncredited)
Hal Needham
Garmes (uncredited)
George Rigaud
Horse Dealer (uncredited)
Dean Selmier
Man in Saloon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerrold L. Ludwig, Eric Bercovici
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Take a Hard Ride
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Bernsen-Ludwig-Bercovici Production, Cine Y Television, Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Margheriti
Jerrold L. Ludwig, Eric Bercovici
Jerry Goldsmith
Riccardo Pallottini, Raúl Pérez Cubero
Stanford C. Allen
Harry Bernsen
Department Leadership Roster
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Screenplay
Antonio Margheriti
Director
Eric Bercovici
Screenplay
Stanford C. Allen
Editor
Riccardo Pallottini
Director of Photography
Agustín Jiménez
Costume Design
Harry Bernsen
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Juan Maján
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Take a Hard Ride
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What is Take a Hard Ride about?
After his cattle rancher boss dies, right-hand man Pike is given the job of returning $86,000 to some families who live across the border in Sonora, Mexico. Honest Pike is joined on the trip through the wilderness by a dishonest gambler named Tyree.
Who directed Take a Hard Ride?
Take a Hard Ride was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
Who stars in Take a Hard Ride?
The principal cast of Take a Hard Ride includes Jim Brown, Lee Van Cleef, Fred Williamson, Catherine Spaak, Jim Kelly.
When was Take a Hard Ride released and how long is it?
Take a Hard Ride was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Take a Hard Ride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Take a Hard Ride was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Take a Hard Ride?
Take a Hard Ride holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).