Hard Times (1975): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Hard Times: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Hard Times (1975) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. New Orleans, 1933. In those days words didn't say much.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Charles Bronson as Chaney; James Coburn as Spencer "Speed" Weed; Jill Ireland as Lucy Simpson; Strother Martin as Poe; Margaret Blye as Gayleen Schoonover; Michael McGuire as Gandil; Felice Orlandi as Le Beau; Edward Walsh as Pettibon
About Hard Times
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hard Times?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Hard Times?
Charles Bronson as Chaney; James Coburn as Spencer "Speed" Weed; Jill Ireland as Lucy Simpson; Strother Martin as Poe; Margaret Blye as Gayleen Schoonover; Michael McGuire as Gandil; Felice Orlandi as Le Beau; Edward Walsh as Pettibon
Is this Hard Times guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



