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Harsh Times
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Harsh Times

2005-09-11 · 116 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama · Thriller · Action

Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying to get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend.

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Directors
David Ayer
Production companies
Andrea Sperling Productions, Bauer Martinez Studios, Crave Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 6,000,000

Top Cast

Christian BaleChristian BaleJim Luther Davis
Freddy RodríguezFreddy RodríguezMike Alonzo
Eva LongoriaEva LongoriaSylvia
Chaka FormanChaka FormanToussant
Tammy TrullTammy TrullMarta
J.K. SimmonsJ.K. SimmonsAgent Richards
Michael MonksMichael MonksAgent Hollenbeck
Samantha EstebanSamantha EstebanLetty
Tania VerafieldTania VerafieldPatty
Noel GugliemiNoel GugliemiFlaco
Adriana MillanRita
Geo CorveraGeo CorveraWilo
Cesar GarciaCesar GarciaListo
Terry CrewsTerry CrewsDarrell
Emilio RiveraEmilio RiveraEddy
Paul RenteriaPaul RenteriaRanchero
Craig Ricci ShaynakCraig Ricci ShaynakGillespie
Blue MesquitaLeo
Armando RiescoArmando RiescoAlex
Robert DaheyRobert DaheyKorean Clerk

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