Hard Knocks (1980): Cast
Hard Knocks is a 1980 drama directed by Don McLennan, starring Max Cullen as Newman, Bill Hunter and Tony Barry. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Don McLennan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ukiyo Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hard Knocks About?
The premise of Hard Knocks without spoilers.
Born into urban poverty with a juvenile‑crime past, a determined young woman dreams of becoming a fashion model. She confronts society’s hypocrisy and double standards, battling confusion and frustration as she fights for acceptance in a community that seems to have no place for her.
Hard Knocks Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- man slaps a woman
- woman
- young
- melbourne australia
- written by director
- produced by director
- cigarette smoking
- photographer
- flashback
- two word title
- camera
- independent film
Hard Knocks Cast & Characters
Max Cullen leads the cast as Newman, with Bill Hunter as Brady and Tony Barry as Barry. Directed by Don McLennan; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don McLennan
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Max Cullen as Newman - Bill Hunter as Brady
- Tony Barry as Barry
- Jack Allen as Father
Also Starring in Hard Knocks
· 9 more- Tracy Mann Samantha
- John Arnold Munch
- Tony Bonner
- Penelope Stewart Raelene
- Deborah Conway Pip
- Kim Rushworth Tim
- Kirsty Grant Debbie
- Hilton Bonner Frank
- Anne Phelan
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Hard Knocks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hard Knocks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hard Knocks?
Hard Knocks runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Hard Knocks released?
Hard Knocks was released on May 1, 1980.
Who directed Hard Knocks?
Hard Knocks was directed by Don McLennan.
Who is in the cast of Hard Knocks?
Hard Knocks stars Max Cullen as Newman, Bill Hunter as Brady and Tony Barry as Barry, among 13 credited actors.
Does Hard Knocks have a post-credit scene?
No. Hard Knocks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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