Tales from a Hard City (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1995, Tales from a Hard City is a comedy and documentary film directed by Kim Flitcroft, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. This British-French documentary chronicles the endeavors of a group of star struck young people in Sheffield England as they attempt to break into show business. Glen, a petty thief, is pretty good at karaoke. Paul, a boxer who wants to act, must deal with an image consultant. He also is trying to wheedle local car dealers into giving him a free car in exchange for his star quality. Sarah, a young mother who was recently arrested and put in jail during a Greek holiday for immoral dancing, tries to take that incident and launch a singing career. She is assisted by several unscrupulous entrepreneurs. Wayne Chadwick, a bar owner, is one of them.
Who’s in it. Tales from a Hard City stars Glen Brodie as Car Thief / Karaoke King, Sarah Smith as Dirty Dancer, Paul Wallace as Hustler and Wayne Chadwick as Media Moghul.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tales from a Hard City sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tales from a Hard City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales from a Hard City tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tales from a Hard City (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tales from a Hard City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tales from a Hard City worth watching?
- Tales from a Hard City holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tales from a Hard City?
- Tales from a Hard City stars Glen Brodie, Sarah Smith, Paul Wallace and Wayne Chadwick.
- When was Tales from a Hard City released?
- Tales from a Hard City was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.