Hardbodies
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Synopsis
Three middle-aged daddies visit California to have a marvelous time at the beach. When they learn that a nice apartment and an expensive cabriolet isn't enough for them to score with the chicks, they employ a student to help them. At first he's as disgusted of them and his job as his girlfriend, but soon they find out how to use the situation to everyone's benefit.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hardbodies 1984 TV trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-10
Top Cast
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Grant Cramer
Scotty
Teal Roberts
Kristi
Gary Wood
Hunter
Michael Rapport
Rounder
Sorrells Pickard
Ashby
Roberta Collins
Lana
Cindy Silver
Kimberly
Courtney Gains
Rag
Kristi Somers
Michelle
Crystal Shaw
Candy
Darcy DeMoss
Dede
Antony Ponzini
Rocco
Marvin Katzoff
Dorky Geek
Kip Waldo
Head Geek
Michael Miller
Landlord
Chuck Hart
Young Geek
Kane Hodder
Older Geek
Kit Garfield
Hardbody in Car
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.56x
+$5.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Griffiths
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Greene, Eric Alter, Mark Griffiths
- Original Title
- Hardbodies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.1M
- Production Studios
- Chroma III Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Griffiths
Steve Greene, Eric Alter, Mark Griffiths
Bob Weiss, Steve Wright, David Calloway, Tom Richmond
Andy Blumenthal
Jeff Begun, Ken Dalton
Department Leadership Roster
Gregg Fonseca
Production Design
Andy Blumenthal
Editor
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Steve Greene
Screenplay
Eric Alter
Screenplay
Mark Griffiths
Screenplay
Jeff Begun
Producer
Ken Dalton
Producer
Mark Griffiths
Director
BJ Davis
Stunt Coordinator
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardbodies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hardbodies about?
Three middle-aged daddies visit California to have a marvelous time at the beach. When they learn that a nice apartment and an expensive cabriolet isn't enough for them to score with the chicks, they employ a student to help them. At first he's as disgusted of them and his job as his girlfriend, but soon they find out how to use the situation to everyone's benefit.
Who directed Hardbodies?
Hardbodies was directed by Mark Griffiths.
Who stars in Hardbodies?
The principal cast of Hardbodies includes Grant Cramer, Teal Roberts, Gary Wood, Michael Rapport, Sorrells Pickard.
When was Hardbodies released and how long is it?
Hardbodies was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hardbodies?
Hardbodies had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $7.1M at the worldwide box office (3.56 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hardbodies?
Hardbodies holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).