The Hard Way (1980 film)

The Hard Way
Cover of the 2009 DVD release (Network)
Screenplay byKevin Grogan
Richard Ryan (as Richard F. Tombleson)
Directed byMichael Dryhurst
StarringPatrick McGoohan
Lee Van Cleef
Edna O'Brien
Music byBrian Eno
Tommy Potts
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJohn Boorman
CinematographyHenri Decaë
EditorPeter Tanner
Running time89 minutes
Production companiesBlack Lion Films (as Jack Gill Presents)
Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
Original release
NetworkITV
Release19 February 1980 (1980-02-19)

The Hard Way is a 1980 British television action film directed by Michael Dryhurst and starring Patrick McGoohan, Lee Van Cleef and Edna O'Brien. The screenplay was by Kevin Grogan and Richard Ryan (as Richard F. Tombleson).

A professional hitman is forced to do one last job.