Hard Times

1975 · 93 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 12,716 VOTES · DIR. Walter Hill

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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.

Dialogue Timeline — 501 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:03:47 Third refill costs a nickle.
00:08:48 - You've been down the long, hard road? - Who hasn't?
00:11:23 Like everything else in this world, it takes money to make money.
00:13:43 I've got some furniture down in the storage room you can use.
00:16:46 Maybe I'll see you around.
00:19:49 I want a long talk with anybody betting against me.
00:25:11 It's a hard habit to quit.
00:27:41 You really put the Jesse James to me.
00:30:13 I don't know if he's up to it. He's just starting out, he's green.
00:34:36 - You'd better get the money. - You don't have to ask me to do that.
00:36:53 - What the hell are you talking about? - Business.
00:41:59 I'm worried because you never answer any questions.
00:44:42 A man who can afford a shoeshine ought to be able to pay his debts.
00:53:26 Should we call for an ambulance or a hearse? No, let's get a wheel barrow.
00:56:43 - Pass the dice, he's through. - Not yet, pal. Shoot it all.
00:59:45 I like a man who's direct. Makes everything easy to understand.
01:02:31 You know something?
01:06:05 Hell, Speed, now we're both finished.
01:09:48 The best.
01:12:53 Me and Speed aren't related any more.
01:15:24 I don't think you should drop by any more.
01:21:13 Things have a way of coming around.
01:29:09 For a man who came to town to make some money, -
09:00:00 Enough to take your breath away.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed501
Dialogue density5.4 lines / min
First line00:03:47
Final line09:00:00

Production Record

DirectorWalter Hill
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2,700,000
Revenue$5,000,000
IMDb votes12,716