Play Hard

Play Hard

Play Hard

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Play Hard

2024

0h 14m

8.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Nate, a workaholic drummer, spends all his time practicing, always striving for perfection. After he meets Yazmine, a like-minded, dedicated modern dancer, he realizes that the key to success isn't just to work hard – sometimes it requires you to play hard.

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Hillman Grad Productions

Indeed

271 Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Alexis Floyd

Alexis Floyd

Yazmine

D Smoke

D Smoke

Nate

Greg Paul

Phil

Corbin Jones

Samuel

Cameron Johnson

Trumpet Player

Alexis Malespin

Keyboard Player

Takara Joseph

Woman with Clipboard

Stephanie Dunn

Ticket Booth Lady

Amara Agomuo

Dancer

Nicky Romaniello

Nicky Romaniello

Dancer

Creative team

Directed by: Winter Dunn
Written by: Winter Dunn
Nicky Davis
Produced by: Xin Li
Takara Joseph

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