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Cast
Eric Roberts
as Dr. Chandler Etheridge
Michael Rooker
as Jonah Mantz
Lysette Anthony
as Lisa Kantrell
Ray Baker
as Hamilton Nichols
Don Yesso
as Luis Gisors
Jason Schombing
as Xylo
Yvonne Farrow
as Councilwoman Vincet
Katherine Cortez
as Det. Escobedo
Charlie Brewer
as Psycho Killer
Nicholas Cascone
as Councilman Polone
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1994
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Thriller
Votes13
DirectorKristine Peterson
WritersJonathan Tydor
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Hard Truth
About The Hard Truth
A suspended cop and his girlfriend blackmail an electronics expert into helping them break into the safe of the girlfriend's boss, a corrupt city councilman who's on the local mob's payroll.
Directed by Kristine Peterson, The Hard Truth leans on a strong ensemble — Eric Roberts, Michael Rooker, Lysette Anthony — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1994.
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