Hard Line (1985)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Blasters
gptkbp:art_style Gritty realism.
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 1.85:1
gptkbp:audience Mixed audience reviews.
gptkbp:box_office $1 million
gptkbp:budget $500,000
gptkbp:cast gptkb:James_Mc_Intire
gptkb:Cynthia_Szigeti
gptkb:Robert_F._Lyons
gptkb:John_Mc_Liam
gptkb:Michael_Nouri
gptkbp:character gptkb:Detective
gptkb:Frank
Gang Leader
Frank's Mentor
Frank's Love Interest
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:John_A._Alonzo
gptkbp:color gptkb:color
gptkbp:composer gptkb:David_Shire
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Cult following.
gptkbp:director gptkb:John_Hancock
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Crown_International_Pictures
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Richard_Halsey
Fast-paced editing.
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:film_festival
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:California
gptkbp:filmography Discussed in film studies.
Analyzed for its cinematography.
On-location shooting.
Examined for its themes of justice.
30 days.
Critiqued for pacing.
Noted for its character development.
gptkbp:genre gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD release in 2005.
Blu-ray release in 2015.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hard Line (1985)
gptkbp:influenced_by Social issues.
Character arcs.
Moral dilemmas.
American crime films.
Classic revenge stories.
gptkbp:influences gptkb:film
Action Films
Character-driven narratives.
Crime Dramas
Revenge Thrillers
gptkbp:inspiration Based on real events.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Influenced later revenge films.
gptkbp:notable_quote " You can't escape your past."
gptkbp:plot A man is released from prison and seeks revenge on those who wronged him.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Crown_International_Pictures
gptkbp:rating gptkb:R
gptkbp:release_date August 1985
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1985
gptkbp:remake No known remakes.
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:John_Hancock
gptkbp:soundtrack Original score by David Shire.
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Revenge
gptkbp:viewing_platform Theatrical release.
Home video.
Streaming.