Tough Kid
“A plucky Irish kid sees red when crooked gamblers work the double-cross on his big brother...and starts a one-man war to put them in the big house!”
Synopsis
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
Top Cast
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Frankie Darro
'Skipper' Murphy
Dick Purcell
'Red' Murphy
Judith Allen
Ruth Lane
Lillian Elliott
Katie Murphy
Don Rowan
Bill Grogan
William Ruhl
Monk -Club Owner
Lew Kelly
Regan - Policeman
Ralph Peters
Blackie - Henchman
Max Marx
Britt - Henchman
Jean Joyce
Miss Grace - Radford's Nurse
Cliff Howell
Radio Commentator
Joe Lynch
Henchman
Wilbur Mack
'Doc' Radford
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Wellyn Totman
- Original Title
- Tough Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Wellyn Totman, Brenda Weisberg
Department Leadership Roster
Wellyn Totman
Screenplay
Howard Bretherton
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tough Kid about?
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
Who directed Tough Kid?
Tough Kid was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Tough Kid?
The principal cast of Tough Kid includes Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Judith Allen, Lillian Elliott, Don Rowan.
When was Tough Kid released and how long is it?
Tough Kid was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tough Kid?
Tough Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).