Hard Times

Overview

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.

Directed by Walter Hill

Top cast

Charles Bronson

Chaney

James Coburn

Spencer "Speed" Weed

Jill Ireland

Lucy Simpson

Strother Martin

Poe

Margaret Blye

Gayleen Schoonover

Michael McGuire

Gandil

Felice Orlandi

Le Beau

Edward Walsh

Pettibon

Bruce Glover

Doty

Robert Tessier

Jim Henry

N

Nick Dimitri

Street

Frank McRae

Hammerman

M

Maurice Kowalewski

Caesare

Naomi Stevens

Madam

Lyla Hay Owen

Waitress

John Creamer

Apartment Manager

R

Robert Castleberry

Counterman

B

Becky Allen

Poe's Date

J

Joan Kleven

Carol

A

Anne Welsch

Secretary

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