The Hard Man (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1957, The Hard Man is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 80 minutes. “He's Got the Southwest...Over a Gun-Barrel!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Texas Ranger turns deputy sheriff; a woman wants him to kill her cattle-baron husband.
Who’s in it. The Hard Man stars Guy Madison as Steve Burden, Valerie French as Fern Martin, Lorne Greene as Rice Martin and Barry Atwater as George Dennison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Hard Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hard Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hard Man tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hard Man (1957)?
- In US, The Hard Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hard Man worth watching?
- The Hard Man holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hard Man?
- The Hard Man stars Guy Madison, Valerie French, Lorne Greene, Barry Atwater and Robert Burton.
- When was The Hard Man released?
- The Hard Man was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.