Bronson was a great actor i am only 32 yo and watched him with my grandad as a kid and i still to this day enjoy his films and it takes me back to when i used to watch them with grandad. I miss you both grandad and Mr. bronson RIP
Too late now because they're gone but a good way to gauge the quality of this movie is watching it with people who lived through the Great Depression and noting their reactions. Every time Bronson lands it's a smack back at the system.
The song is "Dirty Old Town" written by Ewan MacColl in 1949, which is way after this movie's setting. To my knowledge there never was a soundtrack to this movie. I guess because there is so little music in the movie. I have searched high and low for this "cajun" version of the song , but to no avail. I seem to remember the song was performed by Ry Cooder for the movie, but haven't been able find it through his recordings either. This is the best version I have ever heard.
I would say it is more likely that it is, the old Gospel song
'I am a Pilgrim' , a lot of Guitar and mouthorgan versions are about (think Dirty Old Town used the same Tune), but I can't find what version this is either
the only thing I didn't like about this movie was the last guy Bronson fought didn't look impressive to me. Now the bald-headed guy... sheesh. He was an animal!
@Arcaneshadows His name is Robert Tessier - he died of cancer a few years back - always played a tough guy - for obvious reasons - this is a pretty good movie
@Arcaneshadows: The last guy put me in mind of "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, see Wikipedia. I wouldn't have fought the guy for love or money. Tall, long arms to generate a lot of torque and leverage, used every inch of the "ring" to maneuver and fast. Would you fight him? I know you are referring to character and casting, and you have a point, but Corbett and James J. Braddock were a couple of Irishmen who were tougher than a $2.00 steak and didn't look the part. You're right, great movie!
I love how he always obtained a part for his Wife, Jill Ireland in these. They were very much in love and he was devestated when she died. Proably the best, low-key action actors there ever was.
When people today complain about tensions i just wonder what the people born during 1920's-30's must have gone through...Childhood in great depression then the great war....Must salute those people. Most of our problems will be Sunday picnic for them
Unfortunately, the soundtrack isn't available. They don't even list the name of this or any song in the movie credits. That's a shame. I love this song.
Charles Bronson makes Chuck Norris seem like a retired-Navy medic who takes great pleasure in operating a private ballet school in San Francisco's Castro District.
Thank you for putting the hard Times Intro video on YouTube. Is the music in the intro the same as the ending? If it is different, could you put the ending of this great movie on also? Thanks Dave in New York
hey man, i am from germany and i remember hard times as one of the first movies my pa recorded on tape on his new vcr. he had seen it in the cinema at the 70s. still one the movies i like the most. tried to get the soundtrack but it didnt worked out. walter hill is a genius, or was one maybe. if you know were i can get the soundtrack so please tell me...thank you anyway, ahh the good ol`days
Walter Hill wrote the screen play for this film. Hill wrote, directed and produced some of the greatest action/adventue films of the 70's and 80's. He also worked with Devorzon on other projects too.
no bro lol! your thinking of i wish you were here by floyd? right? it sounds simular but its different! i looked this up because i like the intro song! and its a good movie! so why did you look it up?? i love bronson man! did ya look it up for the intro song??
Most beautiful yet depressing song... made me cry first time I watched the movie.
scorpiodacleaner7601 2 weeks ago
I love theses older movies when there was no special effects and they were real actors.
Leowen2 1 month ago
Way too many trees to be power real estate property.
steelflame1 2 months ago
Bronson was a great actor i am only 32 yo and watched him with my grandad as a kid and i still to this day enjoy his films and it takes me back to when i used to watch them with grandad. I miss you both grandad and Mr. bronson RIP
TheLesperkins 4 months ago
Brons at his best..even if he didnt say a word in this movie. just the way he carried himself, couldnt takre your eyes off a him..R.I.P. MR BRONSON
whokeithmoon 4 months ago
Bronson 5 éves koromtól a kedvencem,és mikor meghalok akkor is ő lesz.
73Bronson 5 months ago
I wonder how those kids @1:32 must be now :)
titlihoon1988 5 months ago
Too late now because they're gone but a good way to gauge the quality of this movie is watching it with people who lived through the Great Depression and noting their reactions. Every time Bronson lands it's a smack back at the system.
deriter64 6 months ago
Can anyone tell me the name of the guitar tune played in the movie?
pyrofella 1 year ago
@pyrofella
The song is "Dirty Old Town" written by Ewan MacColl in 1949, which is way after this movie's setting. To my knowledge there never was a soundtrack to this movie. I guess because there is so little music in the movie. I have searched high and low for this "cajun" version of the song , but to no avail. I seem to remember the song was performed by Ry Cooder for the movie, but haven't been able find it through his recordings either. This is the best version I have ever heard.
eb311235 1 year ago
@eb311235
I would say it is more likely that it is, the old Gospel song
'I am a Pilgrim' , a lot of Guitar and mouthorgan versions are about (think Dirty Old Town used the same Tune), but I can't find what version this is either
Ayeyuya 1 month ago
@Ayeyuya
check out
'I am a Pilgrim' by Soldiers Joy
on youtube loaded by
clampittandgaddis
Ayeyuya 1 month ago
i dont get it....no music at all?
burtonrules123 1 year ago
Bronson was 53
drmbowen 1 year ago
Did they have diesel locomotives in the 1930's? I thought it was all steam back then.
Larrymh07 1 year ago
the only thing I didn't like about this movie was the last guy Bronson fought didn't look impressive to me. Now the bald-headed guy... sheesh. He was an animal!
Arcaneshadows 1 year ago
@Arcaneshadows I agree! Bronson was wailing on the Bob Tessier charactor and he just kept smiling at him as if he enjoyed the pain.
Larrymh07 1 year ago
@Arcaneshadows His name is Robert Tessier - he died of cancer a few years back - always played a tough guy - for obvious reasons - this is a pretty good movie
pyrofella 1 year ago
@Arcaneshadows: The last guy put me in mind of "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, see Wikipedia. I wouldn't have fought the guy for love or money. Tall, long arms to generate a lot of torque and leverage, used every inch of the "ring" to maneuver and fast. Would you fight him? I know you are referring to character and casting, and you have a point, but Corbett and James J. Braddock were a couple of Irishmen who were tougher than a $2.00 steak and didn't look the part. You're right, great movie!
ReggiesReply 10 months ago
released in Australia as "The Streetfighter"
odeliagardens 1 year ago
this has a sad intro but i like the movie reall hard and also this soundtrack cant be found anywhere so you will have to record it via the computer
kawazaki23 1 year ago
I love the music. I wish I could get the authentic track.
fcweddington 1 year ago
@fcweddington hey i have it you cant download it anywhere you will have to record it
kawazaki23 1 year ago
I love how he always obtained a part for his Wife, Jill Ireland in these. They were very much in love and he was devestated when she died. Proably the best, low-key action actors there ever was.
beautydaddy 2 years ago 2
lol the song at beginning is dirty old town irish volks i love this song
shadowskater11 2 years ago
One of my favorite bronson movies. One of the only ones he made where no one got killed. lol
bishopaz 2 years ago 4
A great one. Oscar worthy performance by Bronson.
jd51452 2 years ago 4
@jd51452 ,Amen to that brother!
bishopaz 2 years ago
@jd51452
Yeah, definitly!!
wmjahn 1 year ago
When will this fantastic bluesgrass-score by Barry DeVORZON finally see a CD-release ????
Come on, Intrada, Varese, FSM, LaLaLa-Land, ...
Release it !!! :-)) Please ....
wmjahn 2 years ago 5
he sure was somethin
oldsoldja 2 years ago 8
"Let's go get the cat"
twiskins 2 years ago
He still is
phrozen17 2 years ago
Bronson was 54 years old in this movie. Pretty good shape, uh?
josbo28 2 years ago 19
Yup, I have to agree..!
j8dy 2 years ago 7
Also watch CHATO´S LAND !!
Bronson would have knocked out Sly Stallone and Arnold S. one after the other within a few minutes and then wiped the floor with ´em. :-)))
And he was 50 when this one was made ... !!!!
Man, why can´t I ...
wmjahn 2 years ago 3
@wmjahn 53
seka1986 2 years ago
Yeah !! Awesome !!!!
I would like to look like him just a little bit, haha! I am not yet 53, but ...
wmjahn 2 years ago
@josbo28 True...Tha's one real body :) .... It stays with u no matter how old you are...
titlihoon1988 5 months ago
When people today complain about tensions i just wonder what the people born during 1920's-30's must have gone through...Childhood in great depression then the great war....Must salute those people. Most of our problems will be Sunday picnic for them
titlihoon1988 5 months ago 2
love the film, have it on dvd. charles bronson is in my top 3 actors of all time. nice air horns on the train also!
trucker85shropshire 3 years ago 4
Unfortunately, the soundtrack isn't available. They don't even list the name of this or any song in the movie credits. That's a shame. I love this song.
ZoneIII 3 years ago 3
Dirty odltown is the name of the song
shadowskater11 2 years ago
Charles Bronson makes Chuck Norris seem like a retired-Navy medic who takes great pleasure in operating a private ballet school in San Francisco's Castro District.
buffetmonster 3 years ago 23
whso the song done by?
6wooahyaaay9 3 years ago
Marty' u know what we got here'?! motherfukin' Charly Bronzon!!!!!
mzambo666 3 years ago
Sit yo'self down and have an egg roll boy
twiskins 3 years ago 2
I have been longing for years to see this cipiing . thank you so much
Suresh
srgmsuresh 3 years ago 4
Was searching for this title track for ages. Thanx.
dipyhermonite 3 years ago 2
Best movie intro ever! Great music and atmosphere!
rooferkim 3 years ago 5
Thank you for putting the hard Times Intro video on YouTube. Is the music in the intro the same as the ending? If it is different, could you put the ending of this great movie on also? Thanks Dave in New York
rockykitty123 3 years ago 3
Guys,
The soundtrack was composed by Barry De Vorzon - he has worked on a number of movies like "The Warriors" and some TV series.
He's listed on IMDB.
j8dy 4 years ago 2
hey man, i am from germany and i remember hard times as one of the first movies my pa recorded on tape on his new vcr. he had seen it in the cinema at the 70s. still one the movies i like the most. tried to get the soundtrack but it didnt worked out. walter hill is a genius, or was one maybe. if you know were i can get the soundtrack so please tell me...thank you anyway, ahh the good ol`days
derhofrichy 3 years ago
does the hard times theme have a title?
fickenderbrits 3 years ago
Hard Times Come Again No More
Written by Stephen Foster
Ichabod1031 2 years ago
are you certain? because it says in the credits that Barry De Vorzon composed the music scores for the movie
fickenderbrits 2 years ago
@j8dy
Walter Hill wrote the screen play for this film. Hill wrote, directed and produced some of the greatest action/adventue films of the 70's and 80's. He also worked with Devorzon on other projects too.
mierpaul 1 year ago
This is one GREAT flick.
ufund 4 years ago 6
Yeah, this one is underrated, one of Bronson's best.
seka1986 3 years ago 6
Can only ditto, one of his best!
topefisher 3 years ago 2
Whats the pink floyd song that is playing?
peffster518 4 years ago
no bro lol! your thinking of i wish you were here by floyd? right? it sounds simular but its different! i looked this up because i like the intro song! and its a good movie! so why did you look it up?? i love bronson man! did ya look it up for the intro song??
afireinside1904 4 years ago
@peffster518 So I'm not the only one that noticed the resemblance :)
Silks 1 year ago