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Hard Times (1975) 7.4
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 ... See full summary » Director:Walter Hill |
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| Margaret Blye | ... |
Gayleen Schoonover
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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. Written by Will Gilbert
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New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much. [Theatrical] See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 September 1975 (Netherlands) See more »Also Known As:
Streetfighter See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles Union Station - 800 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,700,000 (estimated)Gross:
$5,000,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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I first saw Hard Times with my Father when it was title "Streetfighter". I was 16 years of age.
Ever since then I would have to say that it still is my favourite Movie, mainly because of the character that Charles Bronson portrays. The Movie basically begins with Bronson (Chaney) stepping of a freight train. If you study his face before he steps of the train you can basically see the hard if not troubled life he has lived up to that moment. One wonders how many of these situations that is about to confront him, has he already been through.
Throughout the film Bronson portrays a loner who knows what he has to do and he does it with complete style. Chaney is a man on a mission and James Coburn (Speed) is the perfect person to assist him. Although he does not show hard earned money enough respect, Speed does know how to make it and he see's Chaney as his biggest chance.
Strother Martin is perfectly casted as Poe, Chaneys mender, although most of the time Poe is never required.
The fight scenes are brilliant and can be watched time and time again, mainly due to Chaneys style, confidence and skill. The last two fights really show his skill, not only as a hitter but as a blocker and tactical fighter.
The final match-up draws out to be a fight of complete tactics with many moments of respect shown between the two fighters.
The "In-betweens" are very interesting and fall into place around Chaneys lifestyle.
The setting of the Movie is perfect, and the remainder of the cast play their parts precisely.
I think Chaney is the type of person most men would want to be. Strong, confident with no strings attached. Look carefully at the condition of Bronson's physique at age 54!
I wonder if Poe and Speed do go back and take care of Chaneys Cat!