Cry Tough
“Sudden Violence Rips Into the Heart and Guts of a City!”
Synopsis
After getting out of prison, a Latino criminal tries to go straight.
Top Cast
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John Saxon
Miguel Antonio Enrico Francisco Estrada
Linda Cristal
Sarita
Joseph Calleia
Sr. Estrada
Harry Townes
Carlos Mendoza
Don Gordon
Incho
Perry Lopez
Toro
Frank Puglia
Lavandero
Penny Santon
Señora Estrada
Joe De Santis
Juan Antonio Hernando Cortez
BarBara Luna
Tina
Arthur Batanides
Alvears
Paul Clark
Emilio
Fred Aldrich
Henry Corden
Martín Garralaga
Bernie Hamilton
Russ McCubbin
Nyra Monsour
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Stanley
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kleiner
- Original Score
- Laurindo Almeida
- Original Title
- Cry Tough
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Canon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Stanley
Harry Kleiner, Irving Shulman
Laurindo Almeida
Irving Glassberg, Philip H. Lathrop
Frederic Knudtson
Harry Kleiner
Department Leadership Roster
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Paul Stanley
Director
Laurindo Almeida
Original Music Composer
Harry Kleiner
Producer
Harry Kleiner
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry Tough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cry Tough about?
After getting out of prison, a Latino criminal tries to go straight.
Who directed Cry Tough?
Cry Tough was directed by Paul Stanley.
Who stars in Cry Tough?
The principal cast of Cry Tough includes John Saxon, Linda Cristal, Joseph Calleia, Harry Townes, Don Gordon.
When was Cry Tough released and how long is it?
Cry Tough was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Cry Tough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry Tough was composed by Laurindo Almeida.
Is Cry Tough based on a book or true story?
Cry Tough is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Irving Shulman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry Tough?
Cry Tough holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).