The Hard Man(1957)
He's Got the Southwest...Over a Gun-Barrel!
The Hard Man Synopsis
A Texas Ranger turns deputy sheriff; a woman wants him to kill her cattle-baron husband.
The Hard Man (1957) is a western film directed by George Sherman, released on December 1, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Guy Madison, Valerie French, Lorne Greene and Barry Atwater. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- George Sherman
- Writers:
- Leo Katcher, Leo Katcher
- Producers:
- Helen Ainsworth
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Freulich
- Composer:
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Production:
- Romson Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Hard Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Guy Madison
as Steve Burden
Valerie French
as Fern Martin
Lorne Greene
as Rice Martin
Barry Atwater
as George Dennison
Robert Burton
as Sheriff Hacker
Rudy Bond
as John Rodman
Trevor Bardette
as Mitch Willis
- Renata Vanni
Renata Vanni
as Juanita
Leah Baird
as Townswoman (uncredited)
- Doyle Brooks
Doyle Brooks
as Card Player (uncredited)
John Cason
as Henchman with Eye Patch (uncredited)
- Bill Clark
Bill Clark
as Barfly (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Sherman, written by Leo Katcher and Leo Katcher, produced by Helen Ainsworth.
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The Hard Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Hard Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hard Man online?
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The Hard Man (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hard Man?
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The main cast of The Hard Man (1957) includes Guy Madison, Valerie French, Lorne Greene, Barry Atwater and Robert Burton. The film was directed by George Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hard Man released?
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The Hard Man was released on December 1, 1957 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Hard Man worth watching?
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The Hard Man (1957) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.