Set in 1936 , a strong silent streetfighter , Charles Bronson who has the title role , is a tough man who drifts here and there , he only has 6 dollars and the knowledge that he can fight . Two-twisted Bronson is called Chaney, and joins with Speed : Charles Coburn , 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 . They arrive into a new town in those days words didn't say much. It was tough in the streets, but Bronson was tougher. New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't buy much.
A competently made film , its is economically and carefully shot . Concerning the adventures of misfortunes of a drifter turned illegal prize-fighter during the Depression Era , as Charles Bronson forms a team of hustlers to sting some local hoods in New Orleans, 1933 . Here nothing is overemphasized and the thud of fist on bone speaks for itself . This film was loved by John Wayne , in fact when The Duke saw Hard Times (1975) , he wanted Hill to helm his last film, The Shootist (1976) , but Hill refused because he didn't want to see his hero Wayne dying in a movie. This release is far and away one of the Charles Bronson's best protagonist vehicles . In it performs a bare-kuckle-less fighter who teams up with a couple of hustlers , James Coburn and Strother Martin , all of them give splendid interpretations . Bronson is well accompanied by an excellent cast as his real wife Jill Ireland who is surprisingly good as his love interest , along with Strother Martin as a fake doctor , Margaret Blye , Michael McGuire , Frank McRae , Orlandi and Robert Tessier , among others . Highlight of the movie results to be the stunning cinematography by great cameraman Philip Lathrop , perfectly distinguished by some of the best color photography in a very long while.
Hard Times or Streetfighter was compellingly made by Walter Hill at his best first period . Under Walter Hill's firm , actors give their best acting in ages . The veteran craftsman Hill is a good writer , producer , filmmaker who has directed a lot of films of all kinds of genres , working from late 60s , early 70s to nowadays . As he has directed action movies as Hard times , The driver , Southern comfort , The warriors , Extreme prejudice, 48 Hours , Another 48 hours , Last man standing , Johnny Handsome , Undisputed. Science fiction: Supernova . Western : Geronimo , American legend, Wild Bill . Long riders . Comedy : Brewster's millions . Terror : Tales of the Crypt . Musical : Crossroads . Rating 7.5/10. Better than average . The picture will appeal to Charles Bronson and James Coburn fans . Worthwhile seeing .
A competently made film , its is economically and carefully shot . Concerning the adventures of misfortunes of a drifter turned illegal prize-fighter during the Depression Era , as Charles Bronson forms a team of hustlers to sting some local hoods in New Orleans, 1933 . Here nothing is overemphasized and the thud of fist on bone speaks for itself . This film was loved by John Wayne , in fact when The Duke saw Hard Times (1975) , he wanted Hill to helm his last film, The Shootist (1976) , but Hill refused because he didn't want to see his hero Wayne dying in a movie. This release is far and away one of the Charles Bronson's best protagonist vehicles . In it performs a bare-kuckle-less fighter who teams up with a couple of hustlers , James Coburn and Strother Martin , all of them give splendid interpretations . Bronson is well accompanied by an excellent cast as his real wife Jill Ireland who is surprisingly good as his love interest , along with Strother Martin as a fake doctor , Margaret Blye , Michael McGuire , Frank McRae , Orlandi and Robert Tessier , among others . Highlight of the movie results to be the stunning cinematography by great cameraman Philip Lathrop , perfectly distinguished by some of the best color photography in a very long while.
Hard Times or Streetfighter was compellingly made by Walter Hill at his best first period . Under Walter Hill's firm , actors give their best acting in ages . The veteran craftsman Hill is a good writer , producer , filmmaker who has directed a lot of films of all kinds of genres , working from late 60s , early 70s to nowadays . As he has directed action movies as Hard times , The driver , Southern comfort , The warriors , Extreme prejudice, 48 Hours , Another 48 hours , Last man standing , Johnny Handsome , Undisputed. Science fiction: Supernova . Western : Geronimo , American legend, Wild Bill . Long riders . Comedy : Brewster's millions . Terror : Tales of the Crypt . Musical : Crossroads . Rating 7.5/10. Better than average . The picture will appeal to Charles Bronson and James Coburn fans . Worthwhile seeing .