Hard Times

1h 40m

7

Charles Dickens' bleak, passionate novel about the challenges of life in 19th-century London comes to life with an outstanding cast and brilliant cinematography.

Cast

Alan Bates

Josiah Bounderby

Bob Peck

Thomas Gradgrind

Richard E. Grant

James Harthouse

Bill Paterson

Stephen Blackpool

Beatie Edney

Louisa Gradgrind

Harriet Walter

Rachel

Christien Anholt

Tom

Dilys Laye

Mrs. Sparsit

Alex Jennings

Bitzer

Diana Fairfax

Mrs. Gradgrind

Peter Bayliss

Sleary

Timothy Bateson

Childers

Christopher Benjamin

Slackbridge

Crew

Peter Barnes

Director

Peter Barnes

Writer

Robin Graham Scott

Editor

Bruce Macadie

Production Design

Lyn Avery

Costume Designer

Lorien Haynes

Costume Design

Flora Avery

Costume Design

Sue Bide

Makeup & Hair

Sally Hennen

Makeup & Hair

Stephen Deutsch

Music