Three the Hard Way (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, Three the Hard Way is an action film directed by Gordon Parks Jr., running about 89 minutes. “Action explodes all over the place when the big three join forces to save their race!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A record producer, a PR man, and a black belt in karate foil a white supremacist plot to poison the water supply.
Who’s in it. Three the Hard Way stars Jim Brown as Jimmy Lait, Fred Williamson as Jagger Daniels, Jim Kelly as Mister Keyes and Sheila Frazier as Wendy Kane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Three the Hard Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three the Hard Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three the Hard Way tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three the Hard Way (1974)?
- In US, Three the Hard Way is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three the Hard Way worth watching?
- Three the Hard Way holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three the Hard Way?
- Three the Hard Way stars Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, Jim Kelly, Sheila Frazier and Jay Robinson.
- When was Three the Hard Way released?
- Three the Hard Way was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.