Hard Knocks (1980)
Directed by Don McLennan
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Crime Drama |
Run Time - 85 min. |
Countries - Australia |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka
As this gritty drama about a young teen's fight to overcome her past begins to unfold, flashbacks are interspersed with the present-tense story. This technique keeps viewers wondering exactly where Sam (Tracey Mann) is going: in the direction that led her to jail, or towards a normal life? After she gets out of prison, her old friends and a corrupt cop named Brady (Bill Hunter) provide formidable obstacles. They all see her as a rebellious delinquent in spite of her efforts to change. Faced with nearly insurmountable odds, Sam's struggle for her future is not going to be easily won. Mann won a 1980 Best Actress Award from the Australian Film Institute for her performance.
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teenagers, past, police-corruption, prison, release