Tough Iron
Synopsis
Every young boy wants a beautiful body. And at this year's Ironman amateur bodybuilding competition, there will be many to choose from. Muscles flex and bulge as each contestant vies for the coveted first place trophy. Some young men work hard pumping iron all day to get in shape for the contest and some unscrupulous ones do their pumping at night to influence the judging.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Lucas
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Longley
- Original Title
- Tough Iron
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Spike Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Lucas
Robert Longley
Frank Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Longley
Screenplay
Frank Martin
Producer
Stephen Lucas
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough Iron
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What is Tough Iron about?
Every young boy wants a beautiful body. And at this year's Ironman amateur bodybuilding competition, there will be many to choose from. Muscles flex and bulge as each contestant vies for the coveted first place trophy. Some young men work hard pumping iron all day to get in shape for the contest and some unscrupulous ones do their pumping at night to influence the judging.
Who directed Tough Iron?
Tough Iron was directed by Stephen Lucas.
Who stars in Tough Iron?
The principal cast of Tough Iron includes Tex Anthony, Greg Dale, Cory Monroe, Jeff Bloom, Don Bradford.
When was Tough Iron released and how long is it?
Tough Iron was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tough Iron?
Tough Iron holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).