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Hardcore

1979-02-09 · 108 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.

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Directors
Paul Schrader
Production companies
Columbia Pictures, A-Team Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George C. ScottGeorge C. ScottJake VanDorn
Peter BoylePeter BoyleAndy Mast
Season HubleySeason HubleyNiki
Dick SargentDick SargentWes DeJong
Leonard GainesLeonard GainesRamada
Dave NicholsDave NicholsKurt
Gary GrahamGary GrahamTod
Larry BlockLarry BlockDetective Burrows
Marc AlaimoMarc AlaimoRatan
Leslie AckermanLeslie AckermanFelice
Charlotte McGinnisBeatrice
Ilah DavisIlah DavisKristen VanDorn
Paul MarinPaul MarinJoe VanDorn
Will WalkerWill WalkerJism Jim
Hal WilliamsHal WilliamsBig Dick Blaque
Bob BishopBob BishopStud #1
Tim DialStud #2
Roy LondonRoy LondonJim Rucker
Bibi BeschBibi BeschMary
Tracey WalterTracey WalterMale Teller

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