Hard Target (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hard Target is a 1993 action thriller directed by John Woo, starring Lance Henriksen, Arnold Vosloo and Jean-Claude Van Damme. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $74.2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1994. Critics gave it 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- John Woo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hard Target About?
The premise of Hard Target without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the dangerous streets of New Orleans, Chance Boudreaux, a former sailor, finds himself hired to protect Natasha Binder as she searches for her missing father. Their investigation leads them to uncover a horrifying secret: a group of wealthy individuals who hunt vulnerable people for their own twisted entertainment. Now, Chance must confront these ruthless predators, unleashing his own sense of justice and risking everything to stop them and avenge the innocent.
Hard Target Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- crime boss
- organized crime
- mercenary
- drifter
- missing person
- new orleans louisiana
- assassin
- fight
- death
- slow motion scene
- one against many
- roundhouse kick
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- semiautomatic pistol
- shot to death
- fistfight
- brawl
- hand to hand combat
- showdown
- action hero
- hero
- tough guy
- dual wield
- french quarter new orleans
- manhunt
- uncle nephew relationship
- bow and arrow
- homeless man
- train
- shootout
- horse
- exploding motorcycle
- exploding car
- kung fu
- murder
- motorcycle
- rattlesnake
- chase
- martial arts
- gangster
- dead female police officer
- female police officer
- female police officer shot
- female police officer killed
- police
- police officer
- black female police officer
- dark comedy
- seaman
- cajun
- sailor
Hard Target Cast
Lance Henriksen leads the cast, with Arnold Vosloo and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Directed by John Woo; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Woo
Also Starring in Hard Target
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More films directed by John Woo, best-rated first: The Killer, Face/Off, Red Cliff and Broken Arrow.
Hard Target Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hard Target 61% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 61% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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Hard Target Plot Summary
What happens in Hard Target from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film kicks off with a man on the run from a gang of armed thugs in the vicinity of New Orleans. Among the pursuing men, one stands out, wielding a high-tech crossbow and determined to personally take down the fleeing man. As he reaches the river, the man escapes onto a wooden boat dock but is shot twice by the crossbow wielder. One bolt strikes him in the chest, piercing through his military dog tags, and he collapses into the water below. Shortly after, his body is recovered, and the gang member, Pik Van Cleaf, seizes a money belt from him. The gang’s leader, Emile Fouchon, inquires whether the hunter’s experience met his expectations, to which the answer is affirmative.
Full summary
The whole story of Hard Target, scene by scene
Hard Target Box Office
Hard Target grossed $74.2 million worldwide. $32.6 million came from the US and Canada and $41.6 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$74.2M
- US & Canada
- $32.6M
- International
- $41.6M
Hard Target Awards & Nominations
Hard Target won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1994.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1994 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Supporting Actor
Hard Target Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Final Shootout
- Clip Street Chase Shootout
- Clip The Crazy Shotgun Explosion in 4K HDR
How Well Do You Know Hard Target?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What city is the film predominantly set in?
Cars in Hard Target
31 cars on screen, including the 1991 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1985 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1991 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1985 Chevrolet Suburban Important role -
1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1983 Honda XL 600 R Important role
Hard Target Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Operación caceria” and “終極標靶”.
- Also known as
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- Operación caceria
- 終極標靶
- Hard Target - Harte Ziele
- 杀人游戏
- Harte Ziele
- Senza tregua
- Трудная мишень
- Chasse à l'homme
- Perseguição Sem Tréguas
- Blanco humano
- 终极标靶
- Tökéletes célpont
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- Živý terč
- Nieuchwytny cel
- Δύσκολος Στόχος
- מטרה קשוחה
- O Alvo
- La cible
- Operación Cacería
- Трудна мишена
- Ținta dificilă
- Teška meta
- Zor Hedef
- 하드 타겟
- Bėgantis taikinys
- Важка мішень
- คนแกร่งทะลวงเดี่ยว
- ハード・ターゲット
- Mục Tiêu Khó Diệt
- هدف سخت
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Hard Target FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hard Target, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hard Target?
Hard Target runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Hard Target released?
Hard Target was released on August 20, 1993.
Who directed Hard Target?
Hard Target was directed by John Woo.
More films by John Woo Who is in the cast of Hard Target?
Hard Target stars Lance Henriksen, Arnold Vosloo and Jean-Claude Van Damme, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Hard Target make at the box office?
Hard Target grossed $74.2 million worldwide ($32.6 million domestic, $41.6 million international).
How is Hard Target rated?
Hard Target has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
What awards did Hard Target win?
Hard Target won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 1994.
Does Hard Target have a post-credit scene?
No. Hard Target has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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