Hard Times

1h 33min

Drama

Action

Crime

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.

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Claridge Productions

Major Studio Partners

Cast

James Coburn

James Coburn

Spencer "Speed" Weed
Jill Ireland

Jill Ireland

Lucy Simpson
Margaret Blye

Margaret Blye

Gayleen Schoonover
Edward Walsh

Edward Walsh

Pettibon
Frank McRae

Frank McRae

Hammerman
John Creamer

John Creamer

Apartment Manager
Becky Allen

Becky Allen

Poe's Date
Anne Welsch

Anne Welsch

Secretary
Fred Lerner

Fred Lerner

Caesare's Hitter
Jimmy Nickerson

Jimmy Nickerson

Barge Fighter
Chuck Hicks

Chuck Hicks

Speed's Hitter
Walter Scott

Walter Scott

Pool Player
Max Kleven

Max Kleven

Pool Player
Leslie Bonano

Leslie Bonano

Card Player
Ronnie Philips

Ronnie Philips

Cajun Fighter
Ron Centanni

Ron Centanni

Fight Spectator (uncredited)
M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

Party Guest at Mansion (uncredited)
Brion James

Brion James

Man (uncredited)
Laura Misch Owens

Laura Misch Owens

Prostitute (uncredited)

Release date

13th Aug 1975

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English