The Hard Case_
"About four East End lads raising money to enter a card game."
A short film about a player and a gambler. It precedes the director's better known Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Starring
Benedick Bates, Wale Ojo, Alan Boyle
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Hard Case was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Overview
A short film about a player and a gambler. It precedes the director's better known Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
The Hard Case is a Crime film with a runtime of 0h 20m.
CAST (5)
BB
Benedick Bates
The Player
Wale Ojo
The gambler
AB
Alan Boyle
Harry
HL
Huggy Leaver
Tom
Stephen Graham
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Hard Case about?
A short film about a player and a gambler. It precedes the director's better known Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
How long is The Hard Case?
The Hard Case has a runtime of 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Who stars in The Hard Case?
The cast of The Hard Case includes Benedick Bates, Wale Ojo, Alan Boyle, Huggy Leaver, Stephen Graham.
What is the rating of The Hard Case?
The Hard Case has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Crime