Tough Enough
“They are big! They are bad! But are they tough enough to beat the Country Western Warrior?”
Synopsis
An aspiring country 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.
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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
Christopher Norris
Christopher Long
Terra Perry
Wet T-Shirt Girl
Big John Hamilton
Big John
Steve Ward
Heckler in Torreyson's
Susan Benn
Girl in Torreyson's
Mark Edson
Janitor in Torreyson's
Steve 'Monk' Miller
Tigran Baldasarian
Jimmy Nickerson
Jackhammer Malamud
Rod Kieschnick
Gregor Samsa
Preston Salisbury
Ike Kennedy
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Fleischer
- Screenplay & Story
- John Leone
- Original Score
- Michael Lloyd, Steve Wax
- Original Title
- Tough Enough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- American Cinema Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Fleischer
John Leone
Michael Lloyd, Steve Wax
James A. Contner
Dann Cahn
William S. Gilmore, Andrew Pfeffer, Michael Leone
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Fleischer
Director
Michael Lloyd
Original Music Composer
James A. Contner
Director of Photography
Clifford Capone
Costume Design
Steve Wax
Original Music Composer
William S. Gilmore
Producer
Bill Kenney
Production Design
Dann Cahn
Editor
John Leone
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough Enough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tough Enough about?
An aspiring country 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.
Who directed Tough Enough?
Tough Enough was directed by Richard Fleischer.
Who stars in Tough Enough?
The principal cast of Tough Enough includes Dennis Quaid, Carlene Watkins, Stan Shaw, Pam Grier, Warren Oates.
When was Tough Enough released and how long is it?
Tough Enough was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Tough Enough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tough Enough was composed by Michael Lloyd, Steve Wax.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tough Enough?
Tough Enough holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).