Hard, Fast and Beautiful!(1951)
The Price Of Fame In The Big-Time Sports Racket!
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! Synopsis
When most people look at Florence Farley, they see a pretty teenager. But when Milly Farley looks at her daughter she sees something else: a tennis prodigy who could be Milly’s ticket to money and fame.
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) is a drama film directed by Ida Lupino, released on May 23, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Claire Trevor, Sally Forrest, Carleton G. Young and Robert Clarke. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Ida Lupino
- Writers:
- Martha Wilkerson, John R. Tunis
- Producers:
- Collier Young
- Cinematographer:
- Archie Stout
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- The Filmakers
- Status:
- Released
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hard, Fast and Beautiful! before you stream it.
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claire Trevor
as Millie Farley
Sally Forrest
as Florence Farley
Carleton G. Young
as Fletcher Locke
Robert Clarke
as Gordon McKay
Kenneth Patterson
as Will Farley
- Marcella Cisney
Marcella Cisney
as Miss Martin
Joseph Kearns
as J.R. Carpenter
- William Hudson
William Hudson
as Interne
- George Fisher
George Fisher
as George Fisher
- Arthur Little Jr.
Arthur Little Jr.
as Himself
- Bert Whitley
Bert Whitley
as Young Official
- Edwin Reimers
Edwin Reimers
as Announcer
Key crew
Directed by Ida Lupino, written by Martha Wilkerson and John R. Tunis, produced by Collier Young.
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Hard, Fast and Beautiful! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 16 ratings.
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Hard, Fast and Beautiful! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hard, Fast and Beautiful! online?
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Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Viaplay and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hard, Fast and Beautiful!?
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The main cast of Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) includes Claire Trevor, Sally Forrest, Carleton G. Young, Robert Clarke and Kenneth Patterson. The film was directed by Ida Lupino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hard, Fast and Beautiful! released?
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Hard, Fast and Beautiful! was released on May 23, 1951 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Hard, Fast and Beautiful! worth watching?
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Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hard, Fast and Beautiful!?
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Yes. The official Hard, Fast and Beautiful! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.