Hard Times occasionally gets knocked down by its slight and overly brutish narrative, but strong performances, atmospheric grit, and Walter Hill's sparse direction elevate it into a compellingly pulpy fable.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Walter Hill -
Producer -
Lawrence Gordon -
Screenwriter -
Bruce Henstell , Bryan Gindoff , Walter Hill -
Production Co -
Columbia Pictures , Claridge Productions -
Rating -
PG -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Streaming) -
May 14, 2014 -
Runtime -
1h 32m
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