
Hard Times
- Drama
- Action
- Crime
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.
Cast

Charles Bronson
Chaney

James Coburn
Spencer "Speed" Weed

Jill Ireland
Lucy Simpson

Strother Martin
Poe

Margaret Blye
Gayleen Schoonover

Michael McGuire
Gandil

Felice Orlandi
Le Beau

Edward Walsh
Pettibon

Bruce Glover
Doty

Robert Tessier
Jim Henry
- Nick Dimitri
Nick Dimitri
Street

Frank McRae
Hammerman
- Maurice Kowalewski
Maurice Kowalewski
Caesare

Naomi Stevens
Madam

Lyla Hay Owen
Waitress

John Creamer
Apartment Manager
- Robert Castleberry
Robert Castleberry
Counterman
- Becky Allen
Becky Allen
Poe's Date
- Joan Kleven
Joan Kleven
Carol
- Anne Welsch
Anne Welsch
Secretary

Fred Lerner
Caesare's Hitter

Jimmy Nickerson
Barge Fighter

Chuck Hicks
Speed's Hitter
- Walter Scott
Walter Scott
Pool Player

Max Kleven
Pool Player
- Valerian Smith
Valerian Smith
Handler
- Bob Minor
Bob Minor
Zack
- Larry Martindale
Larry Martindale
Driver
- Charles W. Schaefer Jr.
Charles W. Schaefer Jr.
Card Player
- Leslie Bonano
Leslie Bonano
Card Player
- Ronnie Philips
Ronnie Philips
Cajun Fighter
- Ron Centanni
Ron Centanni
Fight Spectator (uncredited)

M.C. Gainey
Party Guest at Mansion (uncredited)

Brion James
Man (uncredited)

Laura Misch Owens
Prostitute (uncredited)



















