Tuff Turf
“Meet Morgan Hiller. He's a rebel about to become a hero.”
Synopsis
The new guy in a Los Angeles high school, Morgan, does some singing and fights hotshot Nick over disco dancer Frankie.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Tuff Turf (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-15
Top Cast
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James Spader
Morgan Hiller
Kim Richards
Frankie Croyden
Paul Mones
Nick Hauser
Matt Clark
Stuart Hiller
Claudette Nevins
Page Hiller
Olivia Barash
Ronnie
Robert Downey Jr.
Jimmy Parker
Panchito Gómez
Mickey
Michael Wyle
Eddie
Catya Sassoon
Feather
Francis X. McCarthy
Man at Bus Stop
Art Evans
Security Guard
Herb Mitchell
Mr. Russell
Ceil Cabot
Secretary
Donald Fullilove
Howard
Vivian Brown
History Teacher
Bill Beyers
Brian Hiller
Jered Barclay
Reynolds
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Kiersch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jette Rinck
- Original Score
- Jonathan Elias
- Original Title
- Tuff Turf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Planet Productions, New World Pictures, New World Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Kiersch
Jette Rinck, Greg Collins O'Neill, Murray Michaels
Jonathan Elias
Willy Kurant
Marc Grossman
Donald P. Borchers
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Kiersch
Director
Jette Rinck
Screenplay
Marc Grossman
Editor
Donald P. Borchers
Producer
Willy Kurant
Director of Photography
Jonathan Elias
Original Music Composer
Kathie Clark
Costume Design
Vince Deadrick Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuff Turf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tuff Turf about?
The new guy in a Los Angeles high school, Morgan, does some singing and fights hotshot Nick over disco dancer Frankie.
Who directed Tuff Turf?
Tuff Turf was directed by Fritz Kiersch.
Who stars in Tuff Turf?
The principal cast of Tuff Turf includes James Spader, Kim Richards, Paul Mones, Matt Clark, Claudette Nevins.
When was Tuff Turf released and how long is it?
Tuff Turf was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Tuff Turf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tuff Turf was composed by Jonathan Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tuff Turf?
Tuff Turf holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).