Let's Get Tough
Synopsis
Rejected by the Army, Marines, and Navy for being too young, the punks help the war effort by throwing fruit at a shop they believe is owned by a Japanese American. Confronted by him wielding a short sword, the gang decides to come back at night but find him dead.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wallace Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Harvey Gates
- Original Title
- Let's Get Tough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Banner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wallace Fox
Harvey Gates
Arthur Reed
Robert Golden
Sam Katzman, Jack Dietz
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Katzman
Producer
Wallace Fox
Director
Jack Dietz
Producer
Harvey Gates
Screenplay
Robert Golden
Editor
Arthur Reed
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let's Get Tough
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What is Let's Get Tough about?
Rejected by the Army, Marines, and Navy for being too young, the punks help the war effort by throwing fruit at a shop they believe is owned by a Japanese American. Confronted by him wielding a short sword, the gang decides to come back at night but find him dead.
Who directed Let's Get Tough?
Let's Get Tough was directed by Wallace Fox.
Who stars in Let's Get Tough?
The principal cast of Let's Get Tough includes Leo Gorcey, Bobby Jordan, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Tom Brown.
When was Let's Get Tough released and how long is it?
Let's Get Tough was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.