Hard As Nails (Video 2001)

Director:

Brian Katkin

Writers:

Brian Katkin (screenplay), Brian Katkin (story)

Stars:

Allen Scotti, Kim Yates, Andrew Craig

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Allen Scotti	...	Alexi
Kim Yates	...	Kat
Andrew Craig	...	Vlad
Matt Westmore	...	Takura
Lorissa McComas	...	Deb (as Larissa McComas)
John Timmons	...	Tony
Stella Farentino	...	Margo
Chona Jason	...	Tic (as Jade)
Shannon Reynolds	...	Mikhail
Andre Hotchko	...	Crosby
Jade	...	Tic
Matthew Pollino	...	Tac (as Richard Matthews)
Jerry Katz	...	Igore (as Jerome Katz)
Nicole Mercier	...	Julie
Andre McCoy	...	Yakuza Enforcer (as Andre "Chyna" McCoy)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

female nudity | yakuza | stripper | kung fu | prostitute | 

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, sexuality, language and some drug use

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Skliros san metallo

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Concorde

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Some stylish action with typical Corman camp

It is important to note that this is a very unusual film. Usually Corman films have action sequences that are a bit campy. Hard as nails plays the fight scenes serious. Actress/Stunt artist Chona Jason is a wicked bad girl not to be messed with, and excellent with a sword. The movie has some parts which are way too campy and silly not keeping with the fighting. This detracts from the fact that a real martial artist like Chona is playing her part serious, and trying to do her best in the role. What does this all mean? Watch it with a grain of salt, the low budget didn't allow for good death scenes, but they are headed in the right direction in action sequences. Hopefully a trend to have women like Chona more involved in real fight sequences will continue especially in light of Resident Evil. This movie rates a 6 out of 10.