Scene from Hardcore (1979)
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Gigi Vorgan was born on August 3, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Jaws 2 (1978) , Red Heat (1988) and Summer School (1987) .
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Alternate Names: Ilah Davies
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Ilah Davis was an American actress starring in the Paul Schrader directed feature, 'Hardcore'.
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Leslie Ackerman, born George Leslie Ackerman III on August 16, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, USA, was an American actor and director known for his work in film and television. He played Jake Van Dorn, a businessman who embarks on a journey to find his missing teenage daughter, in the 1979 film 'Hardcore'.
Birth Name: Linda Morell
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Alternate Names: Linda Morrell
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"For actors just starting out, securing a significant role in a major film could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, one that might require pushing boundaries for success. Such was the case for Linda Morell (also known as Linda Morrell) when she landed a part in Paul Schrader's 1979 R-rated drama 'Hardcore'. Although Season Hubley was presumably the film's main draw, Morell stole the show with her impressive performance. Though she had only a few lines, her exchange with George C. Scott left an indelible mark. Dressed in nothing but a gold necklace and belt as a strip club hostess, Morell's acting prowess shone alongside her prominent assets. Despite 'Hardcore' being her sole cinematic outing, Morell's memorable scene will forever be etched in the collective unconscious of moviegoers. While Morrell's career never took off beyond this film, one can't help but wonder what might have been had she continued to grace our screens."
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Alternate Names: Season Húbley
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Season Hubley (born March 14, 1951) is an American actress.
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Alternate Names: Her Serene Highness The Princess Serena, Jen Gillian, Jenn Gillian, Serena, Serena, Serena Blacquelord, Serena Blaquelord, Serena Blaquelourde, Sérena Blakelord, Jenn Gillian, Jen Gillian, Zarina Guillian, Shanna Kramer, Her Serene Highness The Princess Serena, Sirena, Serina, Sweet Chastity, Serena Blacquelord, Serena Blaquelord, Serena Blaquelourde, Serina, Shanna Kramer, Sirena, Sweet Chastity, Sérena Blakelord, Zarina Guillian
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Serena (born February 20, 1951) is an American former pornographic actress.
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About the Movie: Hardcore (1979)
Release Year: 1979
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Hardcore - No Submundo do Sexo, Adolescente en fuite, Hårdkogt, Hardcore: un mundo oculto, Alaston yö, The Hardcore Life, Hardcore Story, Kemény pornóvilág, ¿Dónde está mi hija?, Spoorloos, Hardcore - en brutal virkelighet, Dwa swiaty, A Rapariga na Zona Quente, U podzemlju seksa, Жесткач, Ayrilan yollar, Hardcore - Ein Vater sieht rot
Director: Paul Schrader
Writer: Paul Schrader
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Producer(s): Producer: Buzz Feitshans
Executive Producer: John Milius
Companies: A-Team, Columbia Pictures
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Keywords: calvinism, calvinist, daughter, father, los angeles, california, michigan, missing child, peep show, porn industry, pornography, private detective, runaway, search for daughter, sex industry, snuff, snuff film, subculture
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In 'Hardcore', a stern Calvinist businessman from Grand Rapids, Michigan named Jake Van Dorn discovers that his teenage daughter, Niki, has run away to Los Angeles without any trace. Desperate to find her, he travels there and hires a private detective who leads him into the city's sordid underworld of pornography. Jake witnesses the gritty reality of adult films being made in L.A.'s grimy peep shows and studios. After a long search, they finally locate Niki working in hardcore pornographic films. Shocked by his daughter's situation, Jake confronts her on set, but she refuses to leave with him. The film culminates in an intense showdown between father and daughter.
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'Hardcore' is a gripping 1979 drama directed by Paul Schrader, exploring the dark underbelly of the porn industry in Los Angeles during the late 1970s. The story centers around Jake Van Dorn, a conservative Calvinist businessman from Michigan who embarks on a harrowing journey to find his runaway teenage daughter, Niki. As he dives into the city's sex subculture, he encounters shocking realities that challenge his beliefs and values. Schrader's film is notable for its raw, unflinching portrayal of the porn industry at the time and its exploration of themes such as faith, morality, and the loss of innocence.