The Hard Way (TV 1979)

A professional assassin is coerced into taking on one last job.

Director:

Michael Dryhurst

Writers:

Kevin Grogan, Richard Ryan

Stars:

Patrick McGoohan, Lee Van Cleef, Edna O'Brien

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Patrick McGoohan	...	John Connor
Lee Van Cleef	...	McNeal
Edna O'Brien	...	Kathleen
Donal McCann	...	Ryan
Ronan Wilmot	...	Flynn
Kevin Flood	...	Duval
Joe Lynch	...	Devane
Derek Lord	...	Casey
Michael Muldoon	...	Hogan
John Cowley	...	Graveyard Caretaker
James A. Stephens	...	1st Mercenary
Richard McAdoo	...	2nd Mercenary
Peter Brayham	...	French Hitman
Mesag Muruko	...	Father Cressy

Storyline

A professional assassin is coerced into taking on one last job.

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Plot Keywords:

three word title | hitman

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 2010 (UK)

Also Known As:

Ei armoa

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Premier Cru"
(uncredited)
Music by Reg Tilsley
De Wolfe Music Ltd

User Reviews

A must see film ..... with two great villains ...............

Seeing Patrick McGoohan and Lee Van Cleef in the same film, is reason enough to seek out "The Hard Way". McGoohan plays an Irish hit-man, obsessed with guns, who unexpectedly wants to retire. Van Cleef urges him to do one last difficult job for him, threatening McGoohan's wife for leverage. Eventually McGoohan reneges on the hit and kills a couple of hit men who are sent after him, leading to a cat and mouse climax between Van Cleef and McGoohan. The finale takes place in a booby trapped mansion and the confrontation and ending are both exciting and satisfying. For fans of either McGoohan or Van Cleef, this is a must see film. - MERK