Semi-Tough
“They Lead The League In Scoring... After The Game!”
Synopsis
A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
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Semi-Tough Official Trailer #1 - Burt Reynolds Movie (1977) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Burt Reynolds
Billy Clyde Puckett
Kris Kristofferson
Shake Tiller
Jill Clayburgh
Barbara Jane Bookman
Robert Preston
Big Ed Bookman
Bert Convy
Friedrich Bismarck
Roger E. Mosley
Puddin
Lotte Lenya
Carla Pelf
Richard Masur
Phillip Hooper
Carl Weathers
Dreamer Tatum
Brian Dennehy
T.J. Lambert
Mary Jo Catlett
Earlene
Joe Kapp
Hose Manning
Ron Silver
Vlada
Jim McKrell
Bud McNair
Peter Bromilow
Kostov's Interpreter
Norman Alden
Coach Alvin Parks
Fred Stuthman
Minister Fred
Janet Brandt
Wedding Dressmaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Bernstein
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- Semi-Tough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Charley Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Walter Bernstein, Dan Jenkins
Jerry Fielding
Charles Rosher Jr.
Richard A. Harris
David Merrick
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Walter Bernstein
Screenplay
David Merrick
Producer
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Walter Scott Herndon
Production Design
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Semi-Tough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Semi-Tough about?
A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
Who directed Semi-Tough?
Semi-Tough was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in Semi-Tough?
The principal cast of Semi-Tough includes Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, Jill Clayburgh, Robert Preston, Bert Convy.
When was Semi-Tough released and how long is it?
Semi-Tough was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Semi-Tough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Semi-Tough was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is Semi-Tough based on a book or true story?
Semi-Tough is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dan Jenkins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Semi-Tough?
Semi-Tough holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).