Tales from a Hard City
Synopsis
This British-French documentary chronicles the endeavors of a group of star struck young people in Sheffield England as they attempt to break into show business. Glen, a petty thief, is pretty good at karaoke. Paul, a boxer who wants to act, must deal with an image consultant. He also is trying to wheedle local car dealers into giving him a free car in exchange for his star quality. Sarah, a young mother who was recently arrested and put in jail during a Greek holiday for immoral dancing, tries to take that incident and launch a singing career. She is assisted by several unscrupulous entrepreneurs. Wayne Chadwick, a bar owner, is one of them.
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Marseilles Film Festival (Winner, Grand Prix)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Flitcroft
- Original Score
- Dan Carey
- Original Title
- Tales from a Hard City
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Picture Palace North
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Flitcroft
Dan Carey
Paul Otter, Richard Ranken
David G. Hill
Jacques Bidou, Alex Usborne
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Flitcroft
Director
Jacques Bidou
Producer
Alex Usborne
Producer
Paul Otter
Director of Photography
David G. Hill
Editor
Richard Ranken
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tales from a Hard City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales from a Hard City
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What is Tales from a Hard City about?
This British-French documentary chronicles the endeavors of a group of star struck young people in Sheffield England as they attempt to break into show business. Glen, a petty thief, is pretty good at karaoke. Paul, a boxer who wants to act, must deal with an image consultant. He also is trying to wheedle local car dealers into giving him a free car in exchange for his star quality. Sarah, a young mother who was recently arrested and put in jail during a Greek holiday for immoral dancing, tries to take that incident and launch a singing career. She is assisted by several unscrupulous entrepreneurs. Wayne Chadwick, a bar owner, is one of them.
Who directed Tales from a Hard City?
Tales from a Hard City was directed by Kim Flitcroft.
Who stars in Tales from a Hard City?
The principal cast of Tales from a Hard City includes Glen Brodie, Sarah Smith, Paul Wallace, Wayne Chadwick.
When was Tales from a Hard City released and how long is it?
Tales from a Hard City was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Tales from a Hard City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales from a Hard City was composed by Dan Carey.