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By SAM L. IRVIN JR.
Gamecock Staff Writer
Hard Times is the current Charles Bronson vehicle,
and it is his best since Death Wish.
In this film, Bronson plays Chaney, a street fighter
during the Depression days in New Orleans. He gets
involved in illegal prizefighting in which spectators
bet money on the outcome. - Chaney is unbeatably
strong, but because of his aged appearance, the
spectators always bet on the opponent. Bronson plays
the character well, giving us the humble, silent
treatment; in fact all of his dialogue could probably fit
on one sheet of paper. He relies on craggy facial
expressions which work surprisingly well.
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James Coburn co-stars as Speed, t1
manager hustling bets for Chaney. The
arrogance that is Coburn's trademark
supreme effect, off-setting the stone-fac(
The two actors complement each other,
compete.
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Chaney. The two meet at an all-nig
eventually strike up a short-lived rt
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and she shows her talents well in this I
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as Poe, a doctor to mend Chaney's cuts
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e gambling but also a junkie that keeps him from settling down to
loud-mouth a regular medical practice. Martin is, as usual, a
is used to highlight.
.d Bronson. Director Walter Hill has artistically presented this
rather than odd little character study with precision. The 1930's
period is deftly captured and the violent street fights
Ironson) is are beautifully choreographed. Philip Lathrop's
er loner like photography is superb and Barry De Vorzon's unor
,t cafe and thodox music score is stimulating.
lationship. THE REALISM of the characters is sharply
nist actress illustrated in one scene when Speed has finished
ilm. It is a making love to a prostitute. The girl is obviously
a-starring in bored to death. Speed asks, "How was I?" The girl
suddenly sparks to life and says "Oh you were really
out the cast great!" Speed replies with light disgust, "Somehow I
and bruises, knew you would say that."
Unlike some of the violence-oriented Bronson films.
Hard Times matches the violence with powerful
statements about human nature. Because of this, the
film is definitely recommended; it is highly potent on
two levels.
Church group sponsors talent show
From news releases or outside Russell House Cafeteria
The on the bulletin board or by calling
The USC Baptist Student Union 777-6426, 777-8768.
is sponsoring its annual cam- There will be three prizes
puswide talent show Nov. 20. awarded.
Admission for students to the
It will be held in Currell College show will be 50 cents with ID, 75
Auditorium Room 107 at 8 p.m. All cents for faculty and $1 for the
students from USC and Columbia general public. Entry forms must
College are eligible. Entry forms be turned in at 700 Pickens St. by
may be obtained at 700 Pickens St Occt. 30.
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