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Hard

  • 1998
  • R
  • 1 h 42 min
AVALIAÇÃO DA IMDb
5,7/10
566
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Hard (1998)
CrimeDramaSuspense

Adicionar um enredo no seu idiomaWhen a series of brutal killings of young male hustlers awakens the police to the threat of a serial killer, rookie detective Raymond Fates (Noel Palomaria) and his seasoned partner detectiv... Ler tudoWhen a series of brutal killings of young male hustlers awakens the police to the threat of a serial killer, rookie detective Raymond Fates (Noel Palomaria) and his seasoned partner detective Tom Ellis (Charles Lanyer) battle an intolerant police department that is indifferent to... Ler tudoWhen a series of brutal killings of young male hustlers awakens the police to the threat of a serial killer, rookie detective Raymond Fates (Noel Palomaria) and his seasoned partner detective Tom Ellis (Charles Lanyer) battle an intolerant police department that is indifferent to these "misdemeanor killings.

  • Direção
    • John Huckert
  • Roteiristas
    • John Huckert
    • John Matkowsky
  • Artistas
    • Noel Palomaria
    • Malcolm Moorman
    • Charles Lanyer
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  • AVALIAÇÃO DA IMDb
    5,7/10
    566
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    • Direção
      • John Huckert
    • Roteiristas
      • John Huckert
      • John Matkowsky
    • Artistas
      • Noel Palomaria
      • Malcolm Moorman
      • Charles Lanyer
    • 26Avaliações de usuários
    • 11Avaliações da crítica
  • Veja as informações de produção no IMDbPro
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    Noel Palomaria
    • Det. Raymond Vates
    Malcolm Moorman
    • Jack
    Charles Lanyer
    • Det. Tom Ellis
    Michael Waite
    Michael Waite
    • Andy
    Paula Kay Perry
    • Bette
    Alex Depedro
    • Andy Jr.
    • (as Alex DePedro)
    Bob Hollander
    • Capt. Foster
    Steve Andrews
    • Det. Hendrickson
    K.D. Jones
    • Det. Jackson
    • (as KD Jones)
    Ken Narasaki
    Ken Narasaki
    • Det. Chyun
    Steve Gonzales
    • Det. Dominguez
    Cynthia Downey
    • Deputy Coroner
    Chas Gray
    • Det. Kolletti
    Brandi Garay
    • Cinnamon Smith
    M. Tiffany Reed
    • Officer Bruin
    Manny Centeno
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      • John Huckert
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      • John Matkowsky
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    7ninetyninedegrees

    "Hard" is aptly named

    "Hard" is about the hard life & times of its characters, and its is hard to watch. I generally don't like murder movies, and definitely don't like graphic violence, blood & gore. But, I liked this movie.

    The version I saw was the 2005 re-released DVD Directors Uncut Version, unrated. Some of the sex and violence scenes edited out of the theatrical release are restored. Pretty good production quality. Some of the acting can be wooden. Certainly not the most pleasant movie I ever watched, but was one of the most interesting.

    As other reviewers indicate, it's a movie about a gay serial killer and his pursuit by a closeted gay policeman. The message is about homophobia and self loathing. I recommend you give it a try, but don't watch it alone late at night!
    Lechuguilla

    Credible Serial Killer Film

    A serial killer terrorizes and kills young gay men, urban drifters whom society couldn't care less about. And therein lies a clue to the killer's motivation, at least in part. "Hard" is not a whodunit, although, as a result of the film's editing, the identity of the killer is not revealed officially until almost halfway into the film. Up to that point, the killer, at least in theory, could be any of several people. There's also some intentional plot misdirection with regard to another character. Indeed, I think the film would have been stronger as a full-fledged whodunit, with all kinds of plot twists and turns. As is, the film reveals too much, too soon and, as a result, forgoes a sense of mystery and some suspense.

    Even with a less than ideal plot, the film does a great job of conveying a sense of danger, especially toward the end. The visuals are dark, and when combined with sinister background music, create a tone that is menacing and foreboding. The finale takes place in an old, unused theater, and its creepy basement with wet floors, a holding place for previous victims. Here, at night, the cops close in. A beam of flashlight, a dilapidated stage, some rickety scaffolding, all that inky darkness, the perfect lair for a psychopath.

    The film has suffered some bad press because the subject matter is not politically correct. There are lots of violent images, though very little in the way of violent action. The film also has a lot to say about police attitudes toward gays.

    Edgy and cinematically risky, "Hard" grapples with difficult images and ideas. It isn't for everyone, in the same sense that the 1980 film "Cruising" was not for everyone. But even on a shoestring budget, "Hard" is a well-made film. It's an intriguing film, one that's best seen late at night, when all the lights are out.
    4sf_fred

    Gay Rookie Detective Takes on Gay Serial Killer

    I recently rented a DVD version of "Hard". There were some extras, most notably two commentary tracks and some Q&A sessions at gay film festivals. For me the most interesting part of the whole experience was listening to the ex-police advisors discuss the problems they had when their departments found out the advisors were gay. Examples from these experiences (harassment, beatings, no back-up, etc.) were on display in the film. If you rent the DVD, be sure to check out the extras.

    The film-makers make the statement that they wanted to show how the police disregard low prestige victims (e.g., hustlers), how the police make life a misery for gay cops, how serial killers really behave, and depict the plight of street people in general. Well, hustlers and others just show up in time to be victims and then are turned to bloody messes. So the focus is really on police behavior and on the killer.

    Several scenes, especially the torture and darkened interior scenes, are lit and photographed well. The victims all come across with some personality. The bad guy was the most effective actor. The rest of the adult actors were just OK. Pacing was all right. The protagonist is a closeted gay man who has just been promoted to detective; he has to learn some things the hard way.

    Your liking of the movie will depend some on your own fantasies. The police environment and issues raised are useful for everybody to consider.
    6ThrownMuse

    Admirable and unique no-budget serial killer thriller

    A gay serial killer preys on young men that are in rough situations. A closeted cop gets promoted to detective and takes on this case. Unfortunately, after a night out at the bar, he ends up going home with the killer! You have to give it to this one for its original premise. It sounds a tad like "Cruising," but it is not as offensive as that film. Considering "Hard" had no budget (apparently, it was financed on a few credit cards and everyone involved worked for free), the average acting is (sometimes) forgivable and it is a well-made film. The violence is mostly implied and you see the nasty resulting images, which are certainly creepy enough. I saw the R-rated version (damn it!) and was annoyed that the screen faded to black during most of the sex scenes (except the one heterosexual one, of course).

    "Hard" makes several attempts at social commentary, some of which are muddled and not entirely successful. The serial killer's motive is severe internalized homophobia. On the outside, he doesn't seem to have a problem with being gay, but he can't stand that American society treats Queer youth as disposable. So instead of doing something to change this, he disposes of the kids himself to save them from the abuse they'll face throughout their lives. Yeah, it is pretty ridiculous, especially considering he tortures his victims, many of which aren't even Queer youth. Related to this, but explored much more satisfactorily, the film portrays how difficult it is to be a gay cop, and the extreme homophobia that goes on in police departments. Much of the tension and suspense in this film, interestingly enough, comes from whether or not the lead character is going to out himself or be outed. Once he finally is, he is subjected to hatred and violence from his coworkers. I've read several accounts of things like this happening, but have never actually seen a film portray it, so "Hard" gets kudos for that. While it isn't always effective or successful as either a serial killer thriller or a social commentary, Hard does have its moments and is an admirable no-budge film.

    My Rating: 6/10
    8planetxbrain

    Thought Provoking

    Hard is one of those independent films that keeps you thinking long after the film is over. Exploring two segments of our society - police and street hustlers - for whom violence is a frequent occurrence, the film poignantly shows the internal struggles of being gay in a straight world, and graphically shows the external results of society's indifferent attitude toward gay victims of violence. The attitudes and results can easily be extrapolated at some level to the experiences of other segments of American society - minorities, the religious right, even smokers. Human beings can ignore, and thereby endorse, the repression of other human beings, so long as the repression doesn't personally affect them.

    Hard is beautifully shot, but a few flaws will jump out at you - a couple of clunker lines, some low-budget props. But if you ignore those and look at the underlying message, you'll find your time well spent. I'll take Hard, warts and all, over a perfectly made but brain-deadening Miss Congeniality any day.

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      Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to the light. John Milton-"Paradise Lost" ([1667] Novel: "Paradise Lost")
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      Director's cut (2007)
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    • Data de lançamento
      • 11 de agosto de 2000 (Espanha)
    • País de origem
      • Estados Unidos da América
    • Central de atendimento oficial
      • Former Official site for the film - site no longer active. (United States)
    • Idioma
      • Inglês
    • Locações de filme
      • El Portal Theatre - 5269 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Califórnia, EUA(Sex scene where Andy works, in beginning of film, murder scenes at end of film.)
    • Empresa de produção
      • MPH Productions
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    • Faturamento bruto nos EUA e Canadá
      • US$ 264.596
    • Fim de semana de estreia nos EUA e Canadá
      • US$ 19.596
      • 27 de jun. de 1999
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    • Tempo de duração
      • 1 h 42 min(102 min)
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    • Proporção
      • 1.85 : 1

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