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. ...
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| Dennis Quaid | ... | Art Long | |
| Carlene Watkins | ... | Caroline Long | |
| Stan Shaw | ... | P.T. Coolidge | |
| Pam Grier | ... | Myra | |
| Warren Oates | ... | James Neese | |
| Bruce McGill | ... | Tony Fallon | |
| Wilford Brimley | ... | Bill Long | |
| Fran Ryan | ... | Gert Long | |
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Christopher Norris | ... | Christopher Long |
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Terra Perry | ... | Wet T-Shirt Girl |
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Big John Hamilton | ... | Big John |
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Steve Ward | ... | Heckler in Torreyson's |
| Susan Benn | ... | Girl in Torreyson's | |
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Mark Edson | ... | Janitor in Torreyson's |
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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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They are big! They are bad! But are they tough enough to beat the Country Western Warrior? See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
25 March 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tough Dreams See more »Company Credits
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Art Long: "What's wrong?" What? Can't a son come visit his parents without something being wrong?
Gert Long: Not usually. What's the matter?
Art Long: [Laughs shyly & turns away]
Gert Long: BILL! Bill! Art & Caroline have had a fight!
Bill Long: They'll work it out.
Art Long: No, we haven't had a fight!
Bill Long: See there? They've already worked it out.
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Music & Lyrics by Michael Lloyd, Johnny Cymbal and Bill Holmes
Sung by Dennis Quaid
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Actress Carlene Watkins played a character, Caroline Long, who had a similar first name to her own. See more »Goofs
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
Gert Long: What's wrong?Art Long: "What's wrong?" What? Can't a son come visit his parents without something being wrong?
Gert Long: Not usually. What's the matter?
Art Long: [Laughs shyly & turns away]
Gert Long: BILL! Bill! Art & Caroline have had a fight!
Bill Long: They'll work it out.
Art Long: No, we haven't had a fight!
Bill Long: See there? They've already worked it out.
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Don't They Know Who I'm Gonna Be?Music & Lyrics by Michael Lloyd, Johnny Cymbal and Bill Holmes
Sung by Dennis Quaid
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This is a good buddy-flick with Stan Shaw and Dennis Quaid. It kind of reminds me of Rocky III. The movie seems meaningless but it has some hilarious moments. Check out Pam Grier who plays Stan Shaw's wife. She's hot!