Hardcore 1979

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
42%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
11%
Splat

A conservative Midwest businessman ventures into the sordid underworld of pornography in search of his runaway teenage daughter who’s making hardcore films in the pits of Los Angeles.

George C. Scott

as Jake VanDorn

Peter Boyle

as Andy Mast

Season Hubley

as Niki

Dick Sargent

as Wes DeJong

Leonard Gaines

as Ramada

Dave Nichols

as Kurt

Gary Graham

as Tod

Larry Block

as Detective Burrows

Marc Alaimo

as Ratan

Leslie Ackerman

as Felice

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writer:

Paul Schrader

Genres:

Mystery,Drama,Crime

Release Date:

1979 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

108 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Hardcore

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

George C. Scott

as Jake VanDorn

Peter Boyle

as Andy Mast

Season Hubley

as Niki

Dick Sargent

as Wes DeJong

Leonard Gaines

as Ramada

Dave Nichols

as Kurt

Gary Graham

as Tod

Larry Block

as Detective Burrows

Marc Alaimo

as Ratan

Leslie Ackerman

as Felice

Charlotte McGinnis

as Beatrice

Ilah Davis

as Kristen VanDorn

Paul Marin

as Joe VanDorn

Will Walker

as Jism Jim

Hal Williams

as Big Dick Blaque

Bob Bishop

as Stud #1

Tim Dial

as Stud #2

Roy London

as Jim Rucker

Bibi Besch

as Mary

Tracey Walter

as Male Teller

Bobby Kosser

as Film Director

Stephen P. Dunn

as Film Cameraman

Jean Allison

as Mrs. Steensma

Reb Brown

as Manager

James Helder

as John VanDorn

Dave Thompson

as Willem

John Otte

as Grandfather VanDorn

Janet Simpson

as Anne DeJong

Karen Kruer

as Marsha DeJong

Henry Vandenbroek

as Reverend VanTil

Linda Smith

as Hope

Mary McFerren

as “Free Press” Teller

Judith Ransdell

as Ramada’s Secretary

Linda Morell

as 'Les Girls' Woman

Gigi Vorgan

as Teenage Girl

Michael Hatch

as Nephew #1

David Hockenberry

as Nephew #2

Joseph Prus

as Bill

Jean Reed Bahle

as Ruth

Reinder Vantil

as Man at Piano

Dee Ann Johnston

as Bar Maid

Janice Carroll

as Waitress

Mark Natuzzi

as Barker #1

Al Cingolani

as Barker #2

Cherilyn Parsons

as Girl at Convention

Tracey Ratley

as Hostess

Antonio Esparza

as Teenage Mexican

Linda Cremeans

as Stewardess

Ed Begley Jr.

as Soldier

Stewart Steinberg

as Man in Seersucker Suit

Serena

as Terry (uncredited)

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