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Hard Times (1994)

Movie ★ 7.7 100 min

Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life with an outstanding cast and brilliant cinematography.

Peter Barnes Director Peter Barnes Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 29, 1994
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0109985
Language
Studio
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Cast

Alan Bates Alan Bates Josiah Bounderby Bob Peck Bob Peck Thomas Gradgrind Richard E. Grant Richard E. Grant James Harthouse Bill Paterson Bill Paterson Stephen Blackpool Beatie Edney Beatie Edney Louisa Gradgrind Harriet Walter Harriet Walter Rachel Christien Anholt Christien Anholt Tom Dilys Laye Mrs. Sparsit Alex Jennings Alex Jennings Bitzer Diana Fairfax Diana Fairfax Mrs. Gradgrind Peter Bayliss Sleary Timothy Bateson Timothy Bateson Childers Christopher Benjamin Christopher Benjamin Slackbridge

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hard Times about?
Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life with an outstanding cast and brilliant cinematography.
Who directed Hard Times?
Hard Times was directed by Peter Barnes.
Who stars in Hard Times?
Hard Times stars Alan Bates, Bob Peck, Richard E. Grant, Bill Paterson.
When was Hard Times released?
Hard Times is a 1994 film.
Where can I watch Hard Times?
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