Hard Knocks (1980)
Life wasn't meant to be easy.....but it wasn't meant to be this hard
A young girl with a background of urban poverty and juvenile crime, attempts to become a fashion model. The hypocrisy and double standards of society are juxtaposed against the confusion and frustration she feels as she struggles to become part of a community that has no place for her.
Director: Don McLennan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: October 23, 1980
Cast
- Tracy Mann - Samantha
- Bill Hunter - Brady
- Kim Rushworth - Tim
- John Arnold - Munch
- Kirsty Grant - Debbie
- Hilton Bonner - Frank
- Max Cullen - Newman
- Tony Barry - Barry
- Penelope Stewart - Raelene
- Jack Allen - Father
Screenplay
Cinematography: Zbigniew Friedrich
Editing: Zbigniew Friedrich
Production: Ukiyo Films, Andromeda Productions, Australian Film Commission
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $35,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Don McLennan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hard Knocks about?
- A young girl with a background of urban poverty and juvenile crime, attempts to become a fashion model. The hypocrisy and double standards of society are juxtaposed against the confusion and frustration she feels as she struggles to become part of a community that has no place for her.
- Who directed Hard Knocks?
- Hard Knocks was directed by Don McLennan.
- Who stars in Hard Knocks?
- Hard Knocks stars Tracy Mann, Bill Hunter, Kim Rushworth, John Arnold, Kirsty Grant, Hilton Bonner.
- How long is Hard Knocks?
- Hard Knocks has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Hard Knocks?
- Hard Knocks is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Hard Knocks?
- Hard Knocks had a budget of $35,000.
- Where was Hard Knocks produced?
- Hard Knocks was produced in Australia.