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Love the Hard Way 2002 Directed by Peter Sehr

Claire, a brilliant student, seeks answers to the meaning of life in the calm of her biology laboratory. One day, she meets a mysterious young man, Jack, at the cinema, and is intrigued by his style, assurance and audacity. Apart from his artistic activities, Jack has a regular scam going, ripping off foreign businessmen with his loyal mate Charlie and two actresses. But his tough guy exterior conceals a secret passion for old books, and he dreams of writing a novel one day. Jack falls hard for Claire's purity and curiosity. An unusual romance develops between them. But Jack is scared of their growing intimacy and rejects Claire, withdrawing into his shell. Abandoned and confused, Claire gradually begins to neglect her studies and embarks on a spiraling course of self-destruction, whilst Jack, who tries to ignore her, concentrates on his criminal activities. However, a sharp detective, named Linda Fox, is following his dodgy tracks.

Country USA
Production Countries Germany , USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , French , German , Russian , Spanish
Release Date 1 February 2002
104 mins
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Adrien Brody Jack Grace
Charlotte Ayanna Claire Harrison
Jon Seda Charlie
Pam Grier Linda Fox
Joey Kern Fitzgerald
Michael G. Chin Asian Businessman #1
Ben Wang Asian Businessman #2
Huan Wang Asian Businessman #3
Michaela Conlin Cara, Jack's Lover
Lee Sellars Dennis
Sylvia Kauders Mrs. Rosenberg
Dave Simonds Librarian
John Elsen Interrogating Detective
Miguel Sierra Car Mechanic
Andy Duppin Precision Driver #1
Bobby J. Brown Man in Video Arcade
Steven Goldstein The John in Street
Kris Eivers Tunnel Bartender
Eric Kornfeld Claire's Trick
Keisher McLeod Hooker #1
Rue DeBona Hooker #2
Amber Gross Hooker #3
Gregor Manns Large Man #1
Kevin Merrill-Wilson Large Man #2
Chazz Menendez Prisoner #1
Charles Santy Prisoner #2
Mick O'Rourke Prisoner #3
Deborah Braun Lab Assistant
Tod Engle Lucky Guy
Grace Garland Female Port Authority Officer
Amy Laughlin Vendor at Hotel Dior
Slava Schoot Russian Guy #2
Jack Lotz The John in Bedroom
Ernestine Johnson Jack's Neighbour
Peter McRobbie Prison Doctor
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