Harsh Times
A battle‑scarred ex‑Ranger struggles to leave his violent past behind and secure a future with his girlfriend, only to be pulled deeper into South Central’s criminal underworld as he chases a risky police job that could cost him everything.
“Take A Ride To The Edge”
Synopsis
Jim Davis is a former Army Ranger who begins to return to a life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD falls through. His best friend is urged by his girlfriend, Sylvia, to find legitimate work, but Jim prefers to spend his time making money through small heists and pursuing a law enforcement position, with the goal of marrying his Mexican girlfriend.
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A crew of 45+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Conrad Buff IvShot by Steve MasonScored by Graeme RevellDesigned by Devorah Herbert
Box Office
2005 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$6.0M
Also known as
- Harsh Timesde
- Harsh Times – Leben am Limitde
- Vidas al límitees
- Bad Timesfr
- Harsh Times - I giorni dell'odioit
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Cast & Crew
45 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
25Cesar Garcia
as Listo
Terry Crews
as Darrell
Emilio Rivera
as Eddy
Paul Renteria
as Ranchero
Craig Ricci Shaynak
as Gillespie
Blue Mesquita
as Leo
Armando Riesco
as Alex
Robert Dahey
as Korean Clerk
Sonia Iris Lozada
as Gracie
Daniel Edward Mora
as Joe
Barry Colvert
as Polygraph Expert
Nikki Nicholle Barreras
as Liquor Store Customer
Anthony Citric Campos
as Casper
Abel Soto
as Lil' Chucky
Robert Larabee
as Big Shadow
Armando Cantina
as Little Old Man
Kenneth Choi
as Fujimoto
Guadalupe Vasquez Torres
as Marta's Mom
Violeta Monroy
as Vicky
Brisa
as Lina
Alex Gomar
as Guy at Party
Asha Kamali
as Girl at Party (uncredited)
Curtis A Koller
as Undercover Agent (uncredited)
Daniel J Soulsby
as Undercover Detective (uncredited)
Kirk Wilson
as Army Ranger (uncredited)
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