Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
1951, English. Directed by Ida Lupino.
The Price Of Fame In The Big-Time Sports Racket!
When most people look at Florence Farley, they see a pretty teenager. But when Milly Farley looks at her daughter she sees something else: a tennis prodigy who could be Milly’s ticket to money and fame.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ida LupinoDirector
- Claire TrevorMillie Farley
- Sally ForrestFlorence Farley
- Carleton G. YoungFletcher Locke
- Robert ClarkeGordon McKay
- Kenneth PattersonWill Farley
- Marcella CisneyMiss Martin
- Joseph KearnsJ.R. Carpenter
- William HudsonInterne
- George FisherGeorge Fisher
- Arthur Little Jr.Himself
- Bert WhitleyYoung Official
- Edwin ReimersAnnouncer
Details
- Released
- 23 May 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Martha Wilkerson
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What Hard, Fast and Beautiful! is based on
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! is based on American Girl (1930) by John R. Tunis.
1930
American Girl
By John R. Tunis
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Hard, Fast and Beautiful!: quick answers
Is Hard, Fast and Beautiful! worth watching?
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How long is Hard, Fast and Beautiful!?
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does Hard, Fast and Beautiful! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hard, Fast and Beautiful!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hard, Fast and Beautiful! on?
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 May 1951. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hard, Fast and Beautiful!?
If you liked Hard, Fast and Beautiful!, try Hounddog, The Trials of Cate McCall, Bruised.
Who directed Hard, Fast and Beautiful!?
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) was directed by Ida Lupino and stars Claire Trevor, Sally Forrest, Carleton G. Young.
What is Hard, Fast and Beautiful! based on?
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! is based on American Girl (1930) by John R. Tunis.