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Fiona Richmond's risqué rise from schoolgirl poet to England's most notorious pin-up queen.

HARDCORE

It's time to set the record straight, I'm far naughtier than anyone ever imagined...!

1977 · 1h 20m · R · Adventure / Biography / Comedy / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Heavily fictionalised 'autobiography' of 70s sex superstar Fiona Richmond.

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What is Hardcore about?

Hardcore is a 1977 British adventure, biography, comedy, and drama film directed by James Kenelm Clarke about a fictionalized version of Fiona Richmond's ascent from rebellious schoolgirl to infamous 1970s sex symbol and journalist.

Programmer's Pick

Hardcore doesn't just wink at the camera—it practically gives it a full-body hug. Fiona Richmond plays herself in this gleefully exaggerated romp that celebrates her unapologetic ascent from schoolyard scandal to sex-magazine stardom. If you like your biographies with a heavy splash of exhibitionism and British cheek, this one's for you.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Hardcore offers a cheeky, fictionalized take on the meteoric rise of Fiona Richmond, one of the 1970s' most notorious British sex symbols. The film charts Fiona's early flair for erotic expression, starting with provocative poetry that lands her in trouble at school. Not content to follow a conventional path, she leaves home and joins the chorus line in a seedy nightclub act, setting the stage for her transformation into a tabloid sensation and sought-after men's magazine model. As Fiona's fame grows, so do her sexual escapades, each more outrageous than the last. With playful irreverence and a liberal dose of nudity, the film revels in its subject's bold embrace of notoriety.

Details & Specs

Director
James Kenelm Clarke
Writers
James Kenelm Clarke, Michael Robson
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Genres
Adventure, Biography, Comedy, Drama
Also Known As
Fiona, Frankly Fiona, Çetin Ceviz: Hardcore, Den eimai parthena, Hardcore - Disposta al piacere

Why This Matters

This film offers a fictionalized portrayal of 1970s sex symbol Fiona Richmond and marks the first of two collaborations between Richmond and actor Anthony Steel.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: James Kenelm Clarke Writers: James Kenelm Clarke +1 more
Fiona Richmond Fiona Richmond Fiona Donald Sumpter Donald Sumpter Mark Anthony Steel Anthony Steel Robert Victor Spinetti Victor Spinetti Duncan Ronald Fraser Ronald Fraser Marty Joan Benham Joan Benham Norma Blackhurst Graham Crowden Graham Crowden Lord Yardarm Graham Stark Graham Stark Inspector Flaubert Percy Herbert Percy Herbert Hubert John Hamill John Hamill Daniel Harry H. Corbett Harry H. Corbett Art John Clive John Clive Willi EO Eddie O'Dea Buddy Linda Regan Linda Regan Secretary HD Heather Deeley Assistant Helli Louise Helli Louise Third 'Men Only' Girl (uncredited) PB Patricia Bourdrel Madeleine

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Why Cult

Pin-Up Biopic

Experience a fictionalized autobiography of 1970s sex superstar Fiona Richmond, blending fact and fantasy.

Sexploitation Fare

The film leans into explicit themes: erotic poetry, nightclub acts, and plenty of nudity define Fiona's journey.

British 1970s Nostalgia

Step into the risqué world of 1970s England, where journalism, scandal, and showbiz collide.

Fiona Richmond Plays Herself

Fiona Richmond stars in her own fictionalized story, blurring the line between persona and performance.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Hardcore released? +

Hardcore was released in 1977.

Who directed Hardcore? +

Hardcore was directed by James Kenelm Clarke.

How long is Hardcore? +

Hardcore has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Hardcore? +

Hardcore is an adventure, biography, comedy, and drama film.

Where can I watch Hardcore? +

You can watch Hardcore on SassyFlix.

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