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Hard Times

6.819751h 33mPGMovieDrama

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.

DirectorWalter Hill
WritersWalter Hill·Bruce Henstell
ProducersPaul Maslansky·Lawrence Gordon

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Cast · Directed by Walter Hill

CBCharles Bronson
Charles Bronson
Chaney
JCJames Coburn
James Coburn
Spencer "Speed" Weed
JIJill Ireland
Jill Ireland
Lucy Simpson
SMStrother Martin
Strother Martin
Poe
MBMargaret Blye
Margaret Blye
Gayleen Schoonover
MMMichael McGuire
Michael McGuire
Gandil
FOFelice Orlandi
Felice Orlandi
Le Beau
EWEdward Walsh
Edward Walsh
Pettibon
BGBruce Glover
Bruce Glover
Doty
RTRobert Tessier
Robert Tessier
Jim Henry
ND
Nick Dimitri
Street
FMFrank McRae
Frank McRae
Hammerman

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Yes — Hard Times is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

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