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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Cast
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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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Steve 'Monk' Miller | ... | Tigran Baldasarian |
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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:
USALanguage:
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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Top billed lead actor and star Dennis Quaid sang and performed two songs on the movie's soundtrack these being "Rainbows Never Touch The Ground" and "Don't They Know Who I'm Gonna Be?". 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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barbara_lee_olson and a1969cowboy heres the songs # "I Was Born A Dreamer" Performed by Mickey Gilley # "Tough Enough" Performed by T.G. Sheppard # "Rainbows Never Touch The Ground" Performed by Dennis Quaid # "Don't They Know Who I'm Gonna Be?" Performed by Dennis Quaid # "Motor City" (Instrumental) Performed by Blue Skies Band # "Tough Man Theme" (Instrumental) Performed by Blue Skies Band # "Cowtown Rag" Performed by Blue Skies Band # "I Was Born A Dreamer" (Instrumental) Performed by Blue Skies Band # "More Nights" Performed by Lane Brody # "You've Got The Touch" Performed by Johnny Tillotson 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