Hard Country(1981)
Sometimes a woman has to leave the man she loves... to find herself.
Hard Country Synopsis
Ambitious young Jodie wants more out of life than the small Texas country town she lives in has to offer. Jodie realizes that in order to pursue her dreams she will have to leave Texas and move to the big city. However, her shiftless factory worker boyfriend Kyle wants to stay in Texas.
Hard Country (1981) is a drama and romance film directed by David Greene, released on April 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, Michael Parks and Gailard Sartain. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- David Greene
- Writers:
- Michael Kane, Michael Kane, Michael Martin Murphey
- Producers:
- Mack Bing, David Greene
- Cinematographer:
- Dennis Dalzell
- Composer:
- Jimmie Haskell
- Production:
- Martin Starger Productions, Associated Film Distribution
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $534,653
- Status:
- Released
Hard Country (1981) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hard Country before you stream it.
Hard Country Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan-Michael Vincent
as Kyle
Kim Basinger
as Jodie
Michael Parks
as Royce
Gailard Sartain
as Johnny Bob
Sierra Pecheur
as Mama
John Chappell
as Daddy
- Tanya Tucker
Tanya Tucker
as Caroline
Daryl Hannah
as Loretta
Cisse Cameron
as Royce's Wife
Ted Neeley
as Wesley
Lewis van Bergen
as Ransom
- Curtis Credel
Curtis Credel
as Dale
Key crew
Directed by David Greene, written by Michael Kane, Michael Kane and Michael Martin Murphey, produced by Mack Bing and David Greene.
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Hard Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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Hard Country – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hard Country online?
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Hard Country (1981) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hard Country?
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The main cast of Hard Country (1981) includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, Michael Parks, Gailard Sartain and Sierra Pecheur. The film was directed by David Greene. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hard Country released?
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Hard Country was released on April 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Hard Country worth watching?
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Hard Country (1981) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hard Country?
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Yes. The official Hard Country trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.