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Hard Times (1977)
Thomas Gradgrind devotes his life to a philosophy of rationalism, self-interest and hard fact. His raising of his children to this way of thinking creates opportunity and tragedy.
Josiah Bounderby
James Harthouse
Thomas Gradgrind
Mrs. Sparsit
Rachel
Mrs Gradgrass
Stephen Blackpool
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