It Rides With The Great Westerns
After his cattle rancher boss dies, right-hand man Pike is given the job of returning $86,000 to some families who live across the border in Sonora, Mexico. Honest Pike is joined on the trip through the wilderness by a dishonest gambler named Tyree.
Take a Hard Ride (1975) is a action and western film directed by Antonio Margheriti, released on October 29, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jim Brown, Lee Van Cleef, Fred Williamson and Catherine Spaak. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
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Jim Brown
as Pike
Lee Van Cleef
as Kiefer
Fred Williamson
as Tyree
Catherine Spaak
as Catherine
Jim Kelly
as Kashtok
Barry Sullivan
as Kane
Dana Andrews
as Morgan
Harry Carey Jr.
as Dumper
Robert Donner
as Skave
Charles McGregor
as Cloyd
Leonard Smith
as Cangey
Ronald Howard
as Halsey
Directed by Antonio Margheriti, written by Eric Bercovici and Jerrold L. Ludwig, produced by Harry Bernsen.
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 44 ratings.
**_Dynamic and unique Western with Jim Brown and Lee Van Cleef_** This is a "men on a mission" Western and Blaxploitation hybrid. Some say it borrows from Spaghetti Westerns, but its three main influences are all American films, as follows: Like “The Professionals,” the story revolves around a specialized group navigating dangerous territory for an explicit goal, delivering money to a widow in Mexico. The group…
Reviewed on March 31, 2026
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The main cast of Take a Hard Ride (1975) includes Jim Brown, Lee Van Cleef, Fred Williamson, Catherine Spaak and Jim Kelly. The film was directed by Antonio Margheriti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Take a Hard Ride was released on October 29, 1975 and runs for 1h 43m.
Take a Hard Ride (1975) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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