Hard Times
~New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much.
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.
Genres
- Drama
- Action
- Crime
General Information
Release Date: 1975-08-13
Budget: $2700000
Revenue: $5000000
Runtime: 93 min
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