The Hard Part Begins(1973)
Jim King never learned how to quit... He never will!
The Hard Part Begins Synopsis
The ups and downs in the life of a country-western singer.
The Hard Part Begins (1973) is a drama and music film directed by Paul Lynch, released on October 25, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Donnelly Rhodes, Nancy Belle Fuller, Paul Bradley and Linda Sorensen. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Lynch
- Writers:
- John Hunter, John Hunter
- Producers:
- John Hunter, Derrett Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Saad
- Composer:
- Ian Guenther
- Production:
- Odyssey
- Status:
- Released
The Hard Part Begins (1973) Trailer
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The Hard Part Begins Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donnelly Rhodes
as Jim King
- Nancy Belle Fuller
Nancy Belle Fuller
as Jenny Frame
Paul Bradley
as Duane Eccles
Linda Sorensen
as Alice Neely
- Robert Hawkins
Robert Hawkins
as Lou Roxton
Doug McGrath
as Al Dawson
- David Daniels
David Daniels
as Gary King
Leslie Carlson
as Mechanic
- Hugh Curry
Hugh Curry
as Justin Boyd
- Cliff Carroll
Cliff Carroll
as Cliff
- Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
as Charlie Blaine
- Vinetta Strombergs
Vinetta Strombergs
as Laura
Key crew
Directed by Paul Lynch, written by John Hunter and John Hunter, produced by John Hunter and Derrett Lee.
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The Hard Part Begins Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Hard Part Begins – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hard Part Begins online?
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The Hard Part Begins (1973) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hard Part Begins?
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The main cast of The Hard Part Begins (1973) includes Donnelly Rhodes, Nancy Belle Fuller, Paul Bradley, Linda Sorensen and Robert Hawkins. The film was directed by Paul Lynch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hard Part Begins released?
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The Hard Part Begins was released on October 25, 1973 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Hard Part Begins worth watching?
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The Hard Part Begins (1973) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hard Part Begins?
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