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Tough Enough (1983)

PG · 1983-05-20 · 1h 46m · EN
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They are big! They are bad! But are they tough enough to beat the Country Western Warrior?

An aspiring country singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities, enters a "Tough Man" amateur boxing contest to earn some cash to pay his bills. Amazingly enough, he wins it, and is picked to go onto the national finals. He's torn between his first love, music, and the glitz, glamor and money of the "Tough Man" world.

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Richard FleischerDirectorJohn LeoneWriter

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Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidArt LongCarlene WatkinsCarlene WatkinsCaroline LongStan ShawStan ShawP.T. CoolidgePam GrierPam GrierMyraWarren OatesWarren OatesJames NeeseBruce McGillBruce McGillTony FallonWilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyBill LongFran RyanFran RyanGert LongChristopher NorrisChristopher NorrisChristopher LongTerra PerryTerra PerryWet T-Shirt GirlBig John HamiltonBig John HamiltonBig JohnSteve WardSteve WardHeckler in Torreyson's

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SingerSportsBoxerBoxer hero

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Frequently asked questions about Tough Enough

What is Tough Enough about?

An aspiring country singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities, enters a "Tough Man" amateur boxing contest to earn some cash to pay his bills. Amazingly enough, he wins it, and is picked to go onto the national finals. He's torn between his first love, music, and the glitz, glamor and money of the "Tough Man" world.

How long is Tough Enough?

Tough Enough has a runtime of 106 minutes.