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Semi-Tough

  • 19771977
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.1K
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Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
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A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Ritchie
  • Writers
    • Walter Bernstein
    • Dan Jenkins(novel)
    • Ring Lardner Jr.(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Kris Kristofferson
    • Jill Clayburgh
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Ritchie
  • Writers
    • Walter Bernstein
    • Dan Jenkins(novel)
    • Ring Lardner Jr.(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Burt Reynolds
    • Kris Kristofferson
    • Jill Clayburgh
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:13
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    Photos35

    Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Burt Reynolds and Lotte Lenya in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Jill Clayburgh and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Jill Clayburgh in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Jill Clayburgh and Robert Preston in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Jill Clayburgh and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Jill Clayburgh and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Burt Reynolds and Jill Clayburgh in Semi-Tough (1977)
    Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, and Kris Kristofferson in Semi-Tough (1977)

    Top cast

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    Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds
    • Billy Clyde Puckettas Billy Clyde Puckett
    Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson
    • Marvin 'Shake' Tilleras Marvin 'Shake' Tiller
    Jill Clayburgh
    Jill Clayburgh
    • Barbara Jane Bookmanas Barbara Jane Bookman
    Robert Preston
    Robert Preston
    • Big Ed Bookmanas Big Ed Bookman
    Bert Convy
    Bert Convy
    • Friedrich Bismarkas Friedrich Bismark
    Roger E. Mosley
    Roger E. Mosley
    • Puddin Patterson Sr.as Puddin Patterson Sr.
    Lotte Lenya
    Lotte Lenya
    • Clara Pelfas Clara Pelf
    Richard Masur
    Richard Masur
    • Phillip Hooperas Phillip Hooper
    Carl Weathers
    Carl Weathers
    • Dreamer Tatumas Dreamer Tatum
    Brian Dennehy
    Brian Dennehy
    • T.J. Lambertas T.J. Lambert
    Mary Jo Catlett
    Mary Jo Catlett
    • Earlene Emeryas Earlene Emery
    Joe Kapp
    Joe Kapp
    • Hose Manningas Hose Manning
    Ron Silver
    Ron Silver
    • Vlada Kostovas Vlada Kostov
    James MacKrell
    • Bud McNairas Bud McNair
    • (as Jim McKrell)
    Peter Bromilow
    Peter Bromilow
    • Kostov's Interpreteras Kostov's Interpreter
    Norman Alden
    Norman Alden
    • Coach Alvin Parksas Coach Alvin Parks
    • (as Norm Alden)
    Fred Stuthman
    Fred Stuthman
    • Minister Fredas Minister Fred
    Janet Brandt
    Janet Brandt
    • Wedding Dressmakeras Wedding Dressmaker
    • Director
      • Michael Ritchie
    • Writers
      • Walter Bernstein
      • Dan Jenkins(novel)
      • Ring Lardner Jr.(uncredited)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    A comedy about two football players and their mutual girlfriend. Includes many spoofs and parodies about various self-help groups and personal self-improvement seminars that were wildly popular during the 1970's. —<keath@webtv.net>
    • american football
    • football player
    • satire
    • male rear nudity
    • church
    • 96 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They Lead The League In Scoring ... After The Game!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
      • Sport
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Burt Reynolds based his character on friend Don Meredith's football career.
    • Goofs
      When Miami scores the lone touchdown in the playoff game against Green Bay, the scoreboard displays a celebratory message. But the game is in Green Bay. No home team ever celebrates an opposing team's touchdown. especially in the fourth quarter of a playoff game.
    • Quotes

      Billy Clyde Puckett: [of a football player in a tuxedo] Now who says that clothes don't make the man? That's a well-dressed phone booth!

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Back In The Saddle Again
      (uncredited)
      Sung by Gene Autry
      Written by Gene Autry and Ray Whitley

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    bad
    I didn't think this movie was good at all. I expected it to be a lot better. Some parts were okay but it just didn't make a lot of sense. Burt did better in the movies he did before this movie even. Some parts were funny like when he smiled almost evily but other than that, not that good. 2/5
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    • luigifan88
    • Jun 30, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 19, 1978 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Semi Tough
    • Filming locations
      • Tarrant County, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Charley Associates
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,187,139
    • Gross worldwide
      • $37,187,139
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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