The Tough Guy (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1961, The Tough Guy is a comedy film directed by Giannis Dalianidis, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Iraklis (Hercules) Leontopoulos is a low-paid employee with a heart of gold, who inherits a building together with its tenants. His easy disposition is his biggest problem because he can not collect any rents. In addition, he can not make any evictions nor can he demand any increase in the rents. Everything is about to change when his lawyer Aleka Palli makes him play the tough guy in order to collect the unpaid rents. The consequences of this transformation will be hilarious.
Who’s in it. The Tough Guy stars Kostas Hatzihristos as Iraklis Leontopoulos, Martha Vourtsi as Aleka Palli, Martha Karagianni as Foula Davari and Kostas Voutsas as Patatas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Tough Guy sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tough Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tough Guy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tough Guy (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tough Guy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tough Guy worth watching?
- The Tough Guy holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tough Guy?
- The Tough Guy stars Kostas Hatzihristos, Martha Vourtsi, Martha Karagianni, Kostas Voutsas and Sperantza Vrana.
- When was The Tough Guy released?
- The Tough Guy was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.