Hardcoremovie [ EXCLUSIVE ]

: Paul Schrader, who also wrote Taxi Driver , drew heavily on his own strict Calvinist upbringing to write the screenplay.

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

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 : Paul Schrader, who also wrote Taxi Driver

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