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Tough Enough (1983)

PG 106 min  -  Action | Drama | Romance  -   20 May 1983 (USA)
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An aspiring country/western singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities... See full summary »

Writer:

John Leone
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Quaid ...
Art Long
Carlene Watkins Carlene Watkins ...
Caroline Long
Stan Shaw ...
P.T. (Paul Thomas) Coolidge
Pam Grier ...
Myra
Warren Oates ...
James Neese
Bruce McGill ...
Tony Fallon
Wilford Brimley ...
Bill Long
Fran Ryan Fran Ryan ...
Gert Long
Christopher Norris Christopher Norris ...
Christopher Long
Terra Perry Terra Perry ...
Wet T-Shirt Girl
Big John Hamilton Big John Hamilton ...
Big John
Steve Ward Steve Ward ...
Heckler in Torreyson's
Susan Benn Susan Benn ...
Girl in Torreyson's
Mark Edson Mark Edson ...
Janitor in Torreyson's
Steve 'Monk' Miller Steve 'Monk' Miller ...
Tigran Baldasarian
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Storyline

An aspiring country/western singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities, enters a "Tough Man" amateur boxing contest to earn some cash to pay his bills. Amazingly enough, he wins it, and is picked to go onto the national finals. He's torn between his first love, music, and the glitz, glamor and money of the "Tough Man" world. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Boxing | Singer | Cowboy Hat | Country Singer | Boxer  | See more »

Taglines:

They are big! They are bad! But are they tough enough to beat the Country Western Warrior? See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Romance | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Der Fighter See more »

Filming Locations:

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | West Germany: (video)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Dennis Quaid broke his nose during the making of this film as he had done three years previously on The Long Riders. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During the final fight, blood is spattered across the front of Tony Fallon's suit but when shown shortly afterward, the blood has disappeared. See more »

Quotes

James Neese: [Stirring up the crowd over the PA] Who's the toughest man in Ft. Worth, TEXAS?
Toughest Drunk in Ft. Worth: [Toothless old drunk stands & waves hat to jeering crowd] I AM!
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Connections

References Rocky (1976) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tough Man Theme"
(Instrumental)
Performed by Blue Skies Band See more »