Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1987, Tough Guys Don't Dance is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Norman Mailer, running about 110 minutes. “A love story shadowed by murder. A comedy laced with horror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Writer, ex-con and 40-something bottle-baby Tim Madden, who is prone to black-outs, awakens from a two-week bender to discover a pool of blood in his car.
Who’s in it. Tough Guys Don't Dance stars Ryan O'Neal as Tim Madden, Isabella Rossellini as Madeleine Regency, Debra Stipe as Patty Lareine and Wings Hauser as Capt. Alvin Luther Regency, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Tough Guys Don't Dance has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $858.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tough Guys Don't Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tough Guys Don't Dance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tough Guys Don't Dance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tough Guys Don't Dance worth watching?
- Tough Guys Don't Dance holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tough Guys Don't Dance?
- Tough Guys Don't Dance stars Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Debra Stipe, Wings Hauser and John Bedford Lloyd.
- When was Tough Guys Don't Dance released?
- Tough Guys Don't Dance was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.