Hardcore (1979) -

George C. Scott and Schrader famously clashed. At one point, Scott refused to leave his trailer until Schrader promised he would never direct another film.

Writer-director Paul Schrader drew inspiration from his own strict Calvinist upbringing and a real-life local scandal involving a missing girl in his hometown. Hardcore (1979)

Schrader was reportedly forced by the studio to change the film's original ending to a more predictable, "Hollywood-style" conclusion. Cast and Key Performances George C

Paul Schrader’s (1979) is a gritty neo-noir that explores the stark cultural divide between Midwestern religious values and the sleazy underworld of the Los Angeles adult film industry. Plot Overview Writer-director Paul Schrader drew inspiration from his own

The film was shot in actual sex shops, peep shows, and adult studios in late-1970s Los Angeles. Schrader used real adult film industry veterans, such as Bill Margold, to ensure the script's accuracy.