Hard Times(1977)
Overview
Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest and hard fact. His raising of his children to this way of thinking creates opportunity and tragedy.
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Top 10 Billed Cast
Josiah Bounderby
Thomas Gradgrind
Mrs. Sparsit
Louisa Gradgrind
Mrs Gradgrass
Stephen Blackpool
James Harthouse
Rachel
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