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Hard to Stop

1993 1h 20m EN
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Synopsis
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An aspiring filmmaker searches for financing to fund her movie. She soon finds out that many potential "investors" are looking for a return on their investment that isn't limited to just money.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Wesley Emerson
Writers
Rodger Jacobs
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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33 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Wesley Emerson, shot by G. Wilson. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Eugene Hyde shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nikki Dial and Bionca and Nicole London carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0150839 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wesley Emerson directs. G. Wilson behind the camera. Eugene Hyde cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 180 minutes exactly β€” the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 233 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Wesley Emerson, shot by G. Wilson. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Eugene Hyde shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Nikki Dial and Bionca and Nicole London carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0150839 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
G. Wilson
Editing
Eugene Hyde
Makeup / hair
Lisa Bosshart
Runtime
80 min Β· 1h 20m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Also by

Wesley Emerson

Production companies

Who made it

  • VCA Pictures

    VCA Pictures

    US

Key crew

  • Makeup ArtistLisa Bosshart
  • EditorEugene Hyde
  • ProducerWesley Emerson
  • Assistant DirectorFrank Zee
  • Production AssistantPamela Dee
  • MusicDouble Vision

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Physical1993-01-01

Also known as

International titles

  • Nikki Dial is... Hard to StopUS

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