6.5Hard Times · 1977
Hard Times (1977) is a Drama series directed by Arthur Hopcraft, starring Patrick Allen, Timothy West, Jacqueline Tong.
Drama
6.5Overview
Hard Times is a four-part British television drama miniseries based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, a survey of English society and a satirisation of 19th century social and economic conditions. Wealthy, retired Coketown merchant Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest, and fact. He raises his eldest children, Louisa and Tom, according to this philosophy and never allows them to engage in fanciful or imaginative pursuits.
Cast
Patrick Allen, Timothy West, Jacqueline Tong, Richard Wren, Rosalie Crutchley, Michelle Dibnah, Edward Fox, Alan Dobie
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What is "Hard Times" about?
Hard Times is a four-part British television drama miniseries based on Charles Dickens' 1854 novel of the same name, a survey of English society and a satirisation of 19th century social and economic conditions. Wealthy, retired Coketown merchant Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest, and fact. He raises his eldest children, Louisa and Tom, according to this philosophy and never allows them to engage in fanciful or imaginative pursuits.
When was "Hard Times" released?
Hard Times was released in 1977.
Who stars in "Hard Times"?
The cast includes Patrick Allen, Timothy West, Jacqueline Tong, Richard Wren.
