Hardcore (1979)

In the tranquil heart of Grand Rapids, staunch Calvinist and businessman Jake VanDorn bids farewell to his daughter, Kristen, as she embarks on a church youth convention trip to the sun-kissed expanses of California. This ordinary moment, however, takes a chilling turn when Jake receives a petrifying phone call: Kristen has vanished without a trace. As the local police falter in their attempts to find her, Jake engages the services of the seasoned private investigator, Andy Mast. In his relentless pursuit, Andy uncovers a disturbing lead - an 8mm hardcore adult film, its grainy frames featuring the missing Kristen. With this shocking revelation, Jake is plunged into a grim odyssey through the shadowy underbelly of South California's adult entertainment industry. As a man of strong faith and moral conviction, he finds himself navigating a world that stands in stark contrast to his own, all in an effort to reclaim his lost daughter. Immersed in a realm of exploitation and vice, Jake's journey becomes more than a rescue mission; it's a harrowing exploration of a dark facet of society rarely seen by his countrymen. As he delves deeper into this sordid world, the question lingers: Where is Kristen, and at what cost will her salvation come? This gritty narrative masterfully intertwines the themes of faith, desperation, and the seedy underworld in a tale that is as riveting as it is heartbreaking.

Hardcore is a crime movie featuring George C. Scott.

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