Harsh Times

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Theatrical Release Date:

11/10/2006

DVD Release Date:

03/13/2007

Run Time:

115min.

Starring:

Christian Bale , Freddy Rodriguez , Eva Longoria Parker , Terry Crews , Noel Guglielmi

Director(s):

David Ayer

Distributor(s):

MGM/UA

MPAA Rating:

R for strong violence, language and drug use.

Genre(s):

Action,Crime and Mystery,Drama

Plot: An unstable Gulf War veteran with a savior complex receives a shocking wake-up call upon returning stateside and accepting a position with the Department of Homeland Security in the directorial debut of Training Day screenwriter David Ayer. Read More

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