Three the Hard Way
“Action explodes all over the place when the big three join forces to save their race!”
Synopsis
After his wife is kidnapped by a group of White supremacists, a record producer teams up with a PR man and a martial artist to get her back and put a stop to their plot to poison the water supply with a toxin that only kills Black people.
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Top Cast
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Jim Brown
Jimmy Lait
Fred Williamson
Jagger Daniels
Jim Kelly
Mister Keyes
Sheila Frazier
Wendy Kane
Jay Robinson
Monroe Feather
Marian Collier
Eva
Alex Rocco
Lt. Di Nisco
Corbin Bernsen
Boy
Irene Tsu
Empress
Jeannie Bell
Polly
Marie O'Henry
Princess
Pamela Serpe
Countess
Charles McGregor
Charley
Richard Angarola
Dr. Fortrero
Howard Platt
Keep
Tony Brubaker
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Parks Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Bercovici, Jerrold L. Ludwig
- Original Score
- Richard Tufo
- Original Title
- Three the Hard Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Parks Jr.
Eric Bercovici, Jerrold L. Ludwig
Richard Tufo
Lucien Ballard
Robert Swink
Harry Bernsen
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Bercovici
Writer
Gordon Parks Jr.
Director
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Writer
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Harry Bernsen
Producer
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Robert Swink
Editor
Richard Tufo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Three the Hard Way
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What is Three the Hard Way about?
After his wife is kidnapped by a group of White supremacists, a record producer teams up with a PR man and a martial artist to get her back and put a stop to their plot to poison the water supply with a toxin that only kills Black people.
Who directed Three the Hard Way?
Three the Hard Way was directed by Gordon Parks Jr..
Who stars in Three the Hard Way?
The principal cast of Three the Hard Way includes Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, Jim Kelly, Sheila Frazier, Jay Robinson.
When was Three the Hard Way released and how long is it?
Three the Hard Way was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Three the Hard Way?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three the Hard Way was composed by Richard Tufo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three the Hard Way?
Three the Hard Way holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).