Hard Women (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1970, Hard Women is a crime film directed by Alfred Vohrer, running about 92 minutes. “Ein pulvertrockener Sittenreißer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rough-and-ready vice detective Perrak has to follow a 1000 leads during the investigation of a trans murder case. In a profoundly mysterious massage parlor he meets industrialist wife Claire Imhoff, who knows more about the crime than she wants to admit.
Who’s in it. Hard Women stars Horst Tappert as Kommissar Perrak, Werner Peters as Heinz-Fritz Bottke, Hubert Suschka as Karl Kaminski and Walter Richter as Wermuth-Ede, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hard Women has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hard Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Women (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hard Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hard Women worth watching?
- Hard Women holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hard Women?
- Hard Women stars Horst Tappert, Werner Peters, Hubert Suschka, Walter Richter and Erika Pluhar.
- When was Hard Women released?
- Hard Women was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.