Hard Knocks

Hard Knocks

85 mins | Drama | Oct. 23, 1980

A young girl with a background of urban poverty and juvenile crime, attempts to become a fashion model. The hypocrisy and double standards of society are juxtaposed against the confusion and frustration she feels as she struggles to become part of a community that has no place for her.

Hard Knocks

85 mins | Drama | Oct. 23, 1980

Hard Knocks
A young girl with a background of urban poverty and juvenile crime, attempts to become a fashion model. The hypocrisy and double standards of society are juxtaposed against the confusion and frustration she feels as she struggles to become part of a community that has no place for her.
Producers Australian Film Commission, Ukiyo Films, Andromeda Productions
Original title Hard Knocks
Directors Don McLennan
Writers Hilton Bonner, Don McLennan

Cast

Tracy Mann

as Samantha

Bill Hunter

as Brady

Kim Rushworth

as Tim

John Arnold

as Munch

Kirsty Grant

as Debbie

Hilton Bonner

as Frank

Max Cullen

as Newman

Tony Barry

as Barry

Penelope Stewart

as Raelene

Jack Allen

as Father