Hard Times () is a 1988 Portuguese film adaptation of the 1854 novel by Charles Dickens, directed by João Botelho. However, the story is set in modern times. The film was selected as the Portuguese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 61st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Cast Henrique Viana as José Grandela Júlia Britton as Luisa Cremalheira Eunice Muñoz as Mrs. Vilaverde Ruy Furtado as Tomaz Cremalheira Isabel de Castro as Teresa Cremalheira Joaquim Mendes as Sebastião Isabel Ruth as Sebastião's Wife

See also List of submissions to the 61st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Portuguese submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

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