The Hard Word (US Version) DVD Region 1

In this action-comedy directed by Scott Roberts, a trio of Melbourne prison rats works with a crime boss on the outside, trying to pull off one last scheme to satisfy the man so he'll spring them from the lockup. The Twentyman brothers consist of leader Dale (Guy Pearce), ex-butcher Mal (Damien Richardson), and shadowy Shane (Joel Edgerton). Shane is the baby of the bunch, and the star of the show, who keeps every moment real with his utterly candid way of telling it like it is--providing for a string of priceless one-liners. On the outside, sleazy lawyer Frank (Robert Taylor) wheels and deals, all the while using his considerable financial charms to win over Dale's wife, Carol (Rachel Griffiths as the prototypical tart). A botched bank robbery organized by Frank sets the brothers off on a crooked course, and when they realize that they've been set up, they scramble to claim their promised freedom at any cost. Some hilarious revenge sequences involve a grosser-than-gross food poisoning gimmick, and the entire film is punctuated by wonderful cat-and-mouse chase games with Frank. Though THE HARD WORD is a tough, rigorous crime caper flick, underlying its action is clear comedic intent, albeit a dark and mischievous brand of humor. In his directorial debut, Roberts has crafted a fast-moving and highly entertaining film with its strengths lying in character development and a uniquely quirky script. This film screened in the SXSW 2003 film festival in Austin, Texas.

"...Amusingly gamy....It enjoys the asset of a grimy, slightly mildewy atmosphere....It also offers a few tart rip-off scenes and a performance of back-alley bravura by Guy Pearce in the lead..." - Elvis, Mitchell (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 06/13/2003

"...With actors as commanding as the extraordinary Guy Pearce and Rachel Griffiths leading the cast, this Australian import's emphasis on strong, affectionately drawn characters gives it an emotional pull rare for the genre..." - Michael, Tunison (Box Office Critic), Box Office, 07/01/2003

"...THE HARD WORD finds something new in the prison and heist genres....Writer/director Scott Roberts spices the mix by tossing in two extraordinarily compelling women..." - Mike, Clark (USA Today Critic), USA Today, 06/20/2003

"...THE HARD WORD interests us in ways we don't expect. It has a mordant sense of humor and gift for character and incident that has attracted two of Australia's best actors -- Guy Pearce and Rachel Griffiths..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 06/20/2003

"[The film] stands out thanks to Guy Pearce's presence." - Daniel, Webb , Total Film, 04/01/2004

"Roberts' macho heist thriller is strikingly shot..." - Geoffrey, Macnab (Sight And Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 09/01/2004

"Pearce and Griffiths are in top hear....Bitter, tough and funny." - Chris, Roberts (Uncut Critic), Uncut, 09/01/2004

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Artist Name(s):	Joel Edgerton (Actor) | Scott Roberts (Actor) | Rachel Griffiths (Actor) | Robert Taylor (Actor) | Gareth Jones | Guy Pearce (Actor) | Hilary Davis (Actor) Joel Edgerton (Actor) | Scott Roberts (Actor) | 麗素姬菲芙 (Actor) | Robert 羅拔泰萊 (Actor) | Gareth Jones | Guy Pearce (Actor) | Hilary Davis (Actor) Joel Edgerton (Actor) | Scott Roberts (Actor) | 丽素姬菲芙 (Actor) | Robert Taylor (Actor) | Gareth Jones | Guy Pearce (Actor) | Hilary Davis (Actor) Joel Edgerton (Actor) | Ｓｃｏｔｔ Ｒｏｂｅｒｔｓ (Actor) | Rachel Griffiths (Actor) | Ｒｏｂｅｒｔ Ｔａｙｌｏｒ (Actor) | Ｇａｒｅｔｈ Ｊｏｎｅｓ | Guy Pearce (Actor) | Hilary Davis (Actor) Joel Edgerton (Actor) | Scott Roberts (Actor) | Rachel Griffiths (Actor) | Robert Taylor (Actor) | Gareth Jones | Guy Pearce (Actor) | Hilary Davis (Actor)
Director:	Joel Edgerton | Scott Roberts Joel Edgerton | Scott Roberts Joel Edgerton | Scott Roberts Joel Edgerton | Ｓｃｏｔｔ Ｒｏｂｅｒｔｓ Joel Edgerton | Scott Roberts
Producer:	Rachel Griffiths | Gareth Jones | Hilary Davis 麗素姬菲芙 | Gareth Jones | Hilary Davis 丽素姬菲芙 | Gareth Jones | Hilary Davis Rachel Griffiths | Ｇａｒｅｔｈ Ｊｏｎｅｓ | Hilary Davis Rachel Griffiths | Gareth Jones | Hilary Davis
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Release Date:	2003-10-07
UPC Code:	031398101123
Language:	English
Subtitles:	English, Spanish
Country of Origin:	Australia
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Package Weight:	136 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004378426

Director: Scott Roberts

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English