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CRIME . 1995 . 0h 20m . 6.4/10

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
6.4/10
Rating
0h 20m
Runtime
1995
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Benedick Bates stars as The Player in The Hard Case.
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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
20 min (0h 20m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (9 votes)

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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.

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Crime
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