Hard Knocks
Life wasn't meant to be easy.....but it wasn't meant to be this hard
- 1980
- 1h 25m
- Drama
Rating: 7.0 out of 10TMDB(1 votes)
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1980)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Screenplay (1980)
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Box office
Made on a $35K budget
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Hilton BonnerWriter
- Don McLennanWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 23, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $35K
- Countries
- Australia
Production
Cast
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