In the middle of the Great Depression Chaney (Charles Bronson Death Wish) is just looking to catch a break. When he meets Speed (James Coburn The Magnificent Seven) a promoter of bare-knuckle street fighting Chaney thinks with his fighting skill and Speed’s savvy he might have a chance. But Speed has his own problems and what seemed like a sure thing is not as simple. Directed by Walter Hill (48 Hrs.) and also starring Jill Ireland (The Mechanic 1972) and Strother Martin (Cool Hand Luke) HARD TIMES is a gritty compelling drama.