Harsh Times
6.4/10
Rating
116 min
Runtime
2005
Release Year
David Ayer
Director
Cast
Christian Bale, Freddy Rodríguez, Eva Longoria, Chaka Forman, Tammy Trull
Quick Synopsis
Jim Davis, a former Army Ranger, struggles to adjust to civilian life in Los Angeles after a promised job with the LAPD falls through. While his best friend faces pressure from his girlfriend Sylvia to secure steady employment, Jim spends his time attempting small robberies to make money. At the same time, he hopes to eventually join law enforcement so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend, balancing his desire for stability with the pull of his old, risky lifestyle.
Detailed Synopsis of Harsh Times
Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying to get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend.
