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Hard Times

Hard Times

1994TV Mini Series⏱️ 1h 40mTV-14
Drama
6.4
IMDB Rating
327 votes

In the first part of this adaptation by Peter Barnes, Tom and Louisa are first introduced to the audience.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Harriet Walter, Bill Paterson, Alan Bates
Release Date
April 30, 1995
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
💬 14
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

Harriet Walter
Harriet Walter
as Rachel
Bill Paterson
Bill Paterson
as Stephen Blackpool
Alan Bates
Alan Bates
as Josiah Bounderby
Beatie Edney
Beatie Edney
as Louisa Gradgrind
Bob Peck
Bob Peck
as Thomas Gradgrind
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Emma Lewis
as Sissy Jupe
Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
as James Harthouse
Christien Anholt
Christien Anholt
as Tom
Dilys Laye
Dilys Laye
as Mrs. Sparsit
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Damian Hunt
as Young Tom

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Production
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), WGBH

🏷️ Keywords

factoryunemploymentdismissaltrade uniontrade unionist

🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Appropriate Times
by jromanbaker2023-12-13
10/10

"Brilliantly directed this film I found by accident and I have watched it three times since I have seen it, and it is a combination of theatre and cinema. The interiors of the wealthy are covered in red curtains and wallpaper, signifying I thought of how much blood there is on their hands. Set in the 19th C it is one of the least read of Charles Dicken's novels and that is a pity as it is very appropriate for our times. The poor have feelings while the rich have reasoned out thoughts especially on the use of money. No spoilers but a young man played well by Christien Anholt fluctuates betw..."

💡 Did You Know?

Left-handed Christien Anholt (Tom) is seen writing with his right hand, as Tom is right-handed.

📖 Synopsis

In the first part of this adaptation by Peter Barnes, Tom and Louisa are first introduced to the audience.