Hard Times (1994– )

Stars:

Harriet Walter, Bill Paterson, Alan Bates

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Harriet Walter	...	Rachel (4 episodes, 1994)
Bill Paterson	...	Stephen Blackpool (4 episodes, 1994)
Alan Bates	...	Josiah Bounderby (4 episodes, 1994)
Beatie Edney	...	Louisa Gradgrind (4 episodes, 1994)
Bob Peck	...	Thomas Gradgrind (4 episodes, 1994)
Emma Lewis	...	Sissy Jupe (4 episodes, 1994)
Richard E. Grant	...	James Harthouse (3 episodes, 1994)
Christien Anholt	...	Tom (2 episodes, 1994)
Dilys Laye	...	Mrs. Sparsit (2 episodes, 1994)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

charles dickens | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 April 1995 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), WGBH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Left-handed C'hristien Anholt' who plays Tom, is seen writing with his right hand as Tom is right handed.

User Reviews

OK

The book of Hard Times can be very good at times and much of its description is captured on screen. However, I personally find these types of film occasionally dull but if you are keen to see the film-adaptation of the novel then enjoy. The film, in my view, is OK.