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Hard Road(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-01-01
40%
1 Votes
Time: 1h 26m
Overview:
When Kelly and Max, two 13-year olds from widely different social backgrounds, form an unlikely alliance and take off in Max's father's Ferrari for an illegal trip to Brighton. On the way they discover more about life and each other than they had bargained for.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Children's Film Unit
Movie: Hard Road
Top 10 Billed Cast
David Savile
Max's Father
Louis Mansi
Kelly's Father
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When Kelly and Max, two 13-year olds from widely different social backgrounds, form an unlikely alliance and take off in Max's father's Ferrari for an illegal trip to Brighton. On the way they discover more about life and each other than they had bargained for.
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1988-01-01
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