Hard Knocks
“Life wasn't meant to be easy.....but it wasn't meant to be this hard”
1980•1h 25m•7.0•Released
Drama
A young girl with a background of urban poverty and juvenile crime, attempts to become a fashion model. The hypocrisy and double standards of society are juxtaposed against the confusion and frustration she feels as she struggles to become part of a community that has no place for her.
Director
Don McLennan
Writer
Don McLennan, Hilton Bonner
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Ukiyo Films
Cast
Tracy Mann
Samantha
Bill Hunter
Brady
Kim Rushworth
Tim
John Arnold
Munch
Kirsty Grant
Debbie
Hilton Bonner
Frank
Max Cullen
Newman
Tony Barry
Barry
Penelope Stewart
Raelene
Jack Allen
Father
Deborah Conway
Pip
Anne Phelan
Tony Bonner
Production
Company
Ukiyo Films
Company
Andromeda Productions
Company
Australian Film Commission
Producer
Hilton Bonner
Producer
Don McLennan
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