Tough
“Needs His Hide Whipped Ten Times A Day!”
Synopsis
Johnny is a mischievous kid. He tells the teacher he didn't get his homework done because his mother just died. Of course, the teacher finds out that Johnny's mother is very much among the living. Johnny's antics become much worse when he discovers his parents are having marital problems.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horace Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynda Holmquist, Horace Jackson
- Original Score
- Dennis Coffey
- Original Title
- Tough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Jina Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horace Jackson
Lynda Holmquist, Horace Jackson
Dennis Coffey
Mark Rasmussen
Thurston Frazier, Horace Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Horace Jackson
Director
Lynda Holmquist
Screenplay
Thurston Frazier
Producer
Mark Rasmussen
Director of Photography
Horace Jackson
Producer
Horace Jackson
Screenplay
Dennis Coffey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough
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What is Tough about?
Johnny is a mischievous kid. He tells the teacher he didn't get his homework done because his mother just died. Of course, the teacher finds out that Johnny's mother is very much among the living. Johnny's antics become much worse when he discovers his parents are having marital problems.
Who directed Tough?
Tough was directed by Horace Jackson.
Who stars in Tough?
The principal cast of Tough includes Dion Gossett, Christopher Townes, Renny Roker, Richard Holmes, Sandy Reed.
When was Tough released and how long is it?
Tough was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Tough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tough was composed by Dennis Coffey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tough?
Tough holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).