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Hard Way, The (DVD)

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    Available Date: 7/6/09

  • Helen Chernen wants to get herself and her talented kid sister Katie out of their jerkwater hometown. And if that means using people and throwing them away, that’s what Helen will do. Biting, ob... More
  • Theatrical Release Date: 02/19/1943
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  • Studio: Warner Bros.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 02/19/1943
  • Screen Aspect: 4 X 3 FULL FRAME
  • Run Time: 109 minutes
  • Packaging Type: Amaray Case
  • Copyright:

    The Hard Way © 1943 Turner Entertainment Co. Package Design © 2009 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

  • Genre: Classic Drama

Synopsis:

Helen Chernen wants to get herself and her talented kid sister Katie out of their jerkwater hometown. And if that means using people and throwing them away, that’s what Helen will do. Biting, observant, set against a glittery show-biz backdrop, The Hard Way has earned its reputation as one of Hollywood’s great melodramas. Among the film’s many fine performances, two stand out. Jack Carson, typically cast in comic roles, is powerfully affecting as a song-and-dance man whose kind heart is no match for Helen’s ruthless wiles. And Ida Lupino is pitch-perfect as Helen, etching an indelible portrait of twisted ambition that won her the 1943 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress.

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Hard Way, The (DVD)
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overlooked gem
By mattVerified Reviewer from reynoldsburg, oh on 8/14/2009
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Great Cinematography
Best Uses:
At Home
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hard Way, The (DVD):

if you want to see great acting folks, take a look. Ida lupino deserved an oscar for her performance. in fact, all the performances were fine. great dialogue. great cinematography by james wong howe. would love to see this restored. there are a few scenes where the sound and picture were fuzzy. great film to have in a classic movie collection!

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