Tough and Deadly
“Experts with fists and guns and not afraid to use them.”
Synopsis
A private eye helps an amnesiac CIA agent elude mobsters who don't want him to regain his memory of their drug operation.
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Billy Blanks
John Portland
Roddy Piper
Elmo Freech
Richard Norton
Agent Norton
Charles Kahlenberg
William Helms
James Karen
Winston Briggers
Gary Kasper
Cowboy
Sal Landi
Milan
Phil Morris
Trekkler
Lisa Stahl
Maureen Peak
Brant von Hoffman
Carl Weldon
Lisa Comshaw
Prostitute
Frank Di Paolo
Police Officer
Ronald E. House
Gerte Reichtman
Robert Werhan
Tiny
Ed Berke
Ambulance Driver
Wendy Oates
Hospital Doctor
Kimberley Simms
Desk Nurse
Jack Serino
Stickman
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Otto C. Pozzo, Steve Cohen
- Original Score
- William Kidd
- Original Title
- Tough and Deadly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Cohen
Otto C. Pozzo, Steve Cohen
William Kidd
James W. Roberson
Alan M. Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Otto C. Pozzo
Writer
Steve Cohen
Writer
Steve Cohen
Director
James W. Roberson
Director of Photography
William Kidd
Original Music Composer
Alan M. Solomon
Producer
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough and Deadly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tough and Deadly about?
A private eye helps an amnesiac CIA agent elude mobsters who don't want him to regain his memory of their drug operation.
Who directed Tough and Deadly?
Tough and Deadly was directed by Steve Cohen.
Who stars in Tough and Deadly?
The principal cast of Tough and Deadly includes Billy Blanks, Roddy Piper, Richard Norton, Charles Kahlenberg, James Karen.
When was Tough and Deadly released and how long is it?
Tough and Deadly was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Tough and Deadly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tough and Deadly was composed by William Kidd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tough and Deadly?
Tough and Deadly holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).