Hard Luck Hero
2003, Japanese. Directed by Sabu.
The story of three pairs of characters involved one way or the other with the yakuza and a rigged boxing match and fleeing the thugs one way or the other. Filmed as a showcase of the Japanese boy band V6, Hard Luck Hero has food, drink, cars, kickboxing, debt, shooting, theft, blackmail and music.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 28 September 2003
- Original title
- ハードラックヒーロー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sabu
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Hard Luck Hero: quick answers
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How long is Hard Luck Hero?
Hard Luck Hero runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does Hard Luck Hero have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hard Luck Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hard Luck Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Hard Luck Hero on?
Hard Luck Hero isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hard Luck Hero?
If you liked Hard Luck Hero, try How to Rob a Bank, Lupin the 3rd, Rush Hour 3.
Who directed Hard Luck Hero?
Hard Luck Hero (2003) was directed by Sabu and stars Masayuki Sakamoto, Hiroshi Nagano, Yoshihiko Inohara.