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The Hard Case

The Hard Case

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The Hard Case

"About four East End lads raising money to enter a card game."

1995

0h 20m

6.8(10 votes)

Crime

Overview

A short film about a player and a gambler.

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5 members

Acting

Benedick Bates

The Player

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Wale Ojo

The gambler

Wale Ojo

Acting

Alan Boyle

Harry

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Huggy Leaver

Tom

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Stephen Graham

Unknown Role

Stephen Graham

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