The movie is a gritty psychological drama that follows a conservative father (Scott) who descends into the underworld of the Los Angeles adult film industry to find his missing daughter. Key Facts About Hardcore

If you were referring to the 2023 Dutch film , it is notable for being a major cinematic exploration of gabber culture and the hardcore music scene in the Netherlands during the 1990s.

: The film was shot in actual adult porn establishments throughout Hollywood to capture an "unflinching realism" of the late 1970s scene.

: Before George C. Scott took the role, the lead was turned down by Steve McQueen .