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Hard Times 1975 Directed by Walter Hill

New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much.

In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $2,700,000
Revenue $5,000,000
Release Date 13 August 1975
93 mins
Cast
James Coburn Spencer "Speed" Weed
Jill Ireland Lucy Simpson
Margaret Blye Gayleen Schoonover
Edward Walsh Pettibon
Robert Tessier Jim Henry
Frank McRae Hammerman
Lyla Hay Owen Waitress
John Creamer Apartment Manager
Becky Allen Poe's Date
Anne Welsch Secretary
Fred Lerner Caesare's Hitter
Jimmy Nickerson Barge Fighter
Chuck Hicks Speed's Hitter
Walter Scott Pool Player
Max Kleven Pool Player
Leslie Bonano Card Player
Ronnie Philips Cajun Fighter
Ron Centanni Fight Spectator (uncredited)
M.C. Gainey Party Guest at Mansion (uncredited)
Brion James Man (uncredited)
Laura Misch Owens Prostitute (uncredited)