The Hard Truth
...it can kill you.
1994 · 1h 40m · R
Action, Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Kristine Peterson
Overview
A suspended cop and his girlfriend blackmail an electronics expert into helping them break into the safe of the girlfriend's boss, a corrupt city councilman who's on the local mob's payroll.
Director and cast
- Kristine Peterson Director
- Eric Roberts as Dr. Chandler Etheridge
- Michael Rooker as Jonah Mantz
- Lysette Anthony as Lisa Kantrell
- Ray Baker as Hamilton Nichols
- Don Yesso as Luis Gisors
- Jason Schombing as Xylo
- Yvonne Farrow as Councilwoman Vincet
- Katherine Cortez as Det. Escobedo
- Charlie Brewer as Psycho Killer
- Nicholas Cascone as Councilman Polone
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