The Hard Truth
The Hard Truth

The Hard Truth

1994Movie100 minEnglish

A suspended cop and his girlfriend blackmail an electronics expert into helping them break into the safe of the girlfriend's boss, a corrupt city councilman who's on the local mob's payroll.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Steve BarryGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A driven investigative journalist is determined to expose a powerful politician's dirty secrets. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a web of corruption and danger that threatens not only her career but her very life. She must navigate treacherous waters, relying on her wits and a few unlikely allies to bring the truth to light.

Critical Reception

The Hard Truth received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly Mimi Rogers, the film was largely seen as a formulaic thriller that failed to distinguish itself within the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but uninspired thriller fare.
  • Relies on genre tropes without adding anything new.
  • Mimi Rogers does her best with a serviceable role.

Google audience: Audience reception for The Hard Truth is not widely documented. However, available commentary suggests it was viewed as an average made-for-television thriller that provided mild entertainment but little lasting impact.

Fun Fact

While primarily known as a television film, "The Hard Truth" was reportedly screened in some international markets as a theatrical release.

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