The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.
Looking for movies and TV shows the whole family can watch together? Check out the Family Entertainment Guide.
Related News
Robert Downey Jr.: How Iron Man Started His Career By Playing a Dog
4 April 2016 8:01 PM, +01:00 | Variety - Film News
4 April 2016 8:01 PM, +01:00 | Variety - Film News
Round-Up: The Driving Dead Webisode, Navy Seals Vs. Zombies, Children Of The Corn Trilogy UK Blu-ray
25 August 2015 4:01 PM, +01:00 | DailyDead
25 August 2015 4:01 PM, +01:00 | DailyDead
'Blood Simple' to Albert Brooks: Why Spring of 1985 was something special
20 February 2015 9:40 PM, +01:00 | Hitfix
20 February 2015 9:40 PM, +01:00 | Hitfix
Want to help choose the next great Amazon Original comedy series? Stream and review now during Amazon Pilot Season.
Join us on "Style Code Live" daily to connect, shop and chat live with fashion designers, beauty experts and celebrities! Discover today's best beauty hacks and the top style secrets!
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Connect with IMDb
Share this Rating
Title: Tuff Turf (1985)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
1 win.
See more awards »
Photos
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
The New Kids
(1985)
Drama
|
Horror
|
Thriller
Director:
Sean S. Cunningham
Stars:
Shannon Presby,
Lori Loughlin,
James Spader
Less Than Zero
(1987)
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
Marek Kanievska
Stars:
Andrew McCarthy,
Jami Gertz,
Robert Downey Jr.
Starcrossed
(TV Movie 1985)
Romance
|
Sci-Fi
Director:
Jeffrey Bloom
Stars:
James Spader,
Belinda Bauer,
Peter Kowanko
Jack's Back
(1988)
Crime
|
Horror
|
Mystery
Director:
Rowdy Herrington
Stars:
James Spader,
Cynthia Gibb,
Jim Haynie
Firstborn
(1984)
Drama
|
Thriller
Director:
Michael Apted
Stars:
Teri Garr,
Peter Weller,
Christopher Collet
Baby It's You
(1983)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
John Sayles
Stars:
Rosanna Arquette,
Vincent Spano,
Joanna Merlin
White Palace
(1990)
Drama
|
Romance
Director:
Luis Mandoki
Stars:
Susan Sarandon,
James Spader,
Jason Alexander
The Pick-up Artist
(1987)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Drama
Director:
James Toback
Stars:
Molly Ringwald,
Robert Downey Jr.,
Dennis Hopper
Dream Lover
(1993)
Drama
|
Mystery
|
Romance
Director:
Nicholas Kazan
Stars:
James Spader,
Mädchen Amick,
Fredric Lehne
Bad Influence
(1990)
Crime
|
Drama
|
Thriller
Director:
Curtis Hanson
Stars:
Rob Lowe,
James Spader,
Lisa Zane
America
(1986)
Comedy
Director:
Robert Downey Sr.
Stars:
Zack Norman,
Tammy Grimes,
Michael J. Pollard
Modern Girls
(1986)
Comedy
Director:
Jerry Kramer
Stars:
Daphne Zuniga,
Virginia Madsen,
Cynthia Gibb
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Spader | ... |
Morgan Hiller
|
|
| Kim Richards | ... |
Frankie Croyden
|
|
 |
Paul Mones | ... |
Nick Hauser
|
| Matt Clark | ... |
Stuart Hiller
|
|
| Claudette Nevins | ... |
Page Hiller
|
|
| Robert Downey Jr. | ... |
Jimmy Parker
(as Robert Downey)
|
|
| Olivia Barash | ... |
Ronnie
|
|
|
|
Panchito Gómez | ... |
Mickey
(as Panchito Gomez)
|
|
|
Michael Wyle | ... |
Eddie
|
|
|
Catya Sassoon | ... |
Feather
|
| Francis X. McCarthy | ... |
Man at Bus Stop
(as Frank McCarthy)
|
|
| Art Evans | ... |
Security Guard
|
|
|
|
Herb Mitchell | ... |
Mr. Russell
|
|
|
Ceil Cabot | ... |
Secretary
|
|
|
Donald Fullilove | ... |
Howard
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
See All (19) »
Storyline
At the start of his senior year in high school, Morgan's father has lost his company, so the family moves from Connecticut, where they've been in the yacht club, to an apartment in the San Fernando Valley. Morgan has grown up in the shadow of his high-achieving older brother, and he seems to have a knack for getting into trouble. He also has a stubborn streak, so when he finds himself attracted to Frankie, the girlfriend of the leader of a local gang of youthful thugs, he can't stop himself from pushing her for a relationship. The thug thinks of Frankie as his property and sees the cool, urbane Morgan as dead meat. Is this a struggle to the death? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Plot Keywords:
female nudity | gang | female stockinged legs | suntan pantyhose | pantyhose |Taglines:
Where enemies are made, reputations are earned and love is the most risky affair of all. See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
11 January 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Love-Fighters - Tuff Turf See more »Filming Locations:
Sandy's Char Burger - 6223 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, California, USA See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
StereoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
Written by Jonathan Elias & Doug Hall
Performed by Southside Johnny
See more »
Did You Know?
Goofs
In James Spader's first appearance in the film the patch on the back of his leather jacket is slashed with a car antenna. Although the patch is still slashed when he arrives at school the next day, it next appears fully intact later the same day at school while Spader is talking to Robert Downey, Jr. See more »Crazy Credits
During the end credits, we see Morgan, Frankie, Jimmy and Ronnie dancing and playing instruments with Jack Mack and the Heart Attack at Club 60's. See more »Soundtracks
TUFF TURFWritten by Jonathan Elias & Doug Hall
Performed by Southside Johnny
See more »
Tuff Turf brings back memories of watching movies on Select TV. This 80's cult hit is about a young rapscallion who's life is turned upside down when his upper class father hits financial trouble forcing his family to move out to the 'hood. James Spader slowly learns how to deal with street life whilst his family adjusts to dealing with people that are of "lower social class". Interesting film staring James Spader as the young punk rich kid, Matt Clark as his shell shocked father, Robert Downey Jr. as his high school buddy and Kim Richards (Escape To Witch Mountain) as his soon to be girlfriend. The only part of the movie that gave me the willies was when his older (more culturally refined) brother pays a visit, there's an oedipal conflict between the two (the scene where the older brother embraces his mom far too long and hugs her too close for comfort)that would have given Freud a thrill to try and psycho-analyzed.
Recommended for 80's fans.