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Cry Tough

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
217
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Linda Cristal and John Saxon in Cry Tough (1959)
Puerto Rican ex-con tries to go straight, but is tempted back to his old life by his former gang.
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Puerto Rican ex-con tries to go straight, but is tempted back to his old life by his former gang.Puerto Rican ex-con tries to go straight, but is tempted back to his old life by his former gang.Puerto Rican ex-con tries to go straight, but is tempted back to his old life by his former gang.

  • Director
    • Paul Stanley
  • Writers
    • Harry Kleiner
    • Irving Shulman
  • Stars
    • John Saxon
    • Linda Cristal
    • Joseph Calleia
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    217
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Stanley
    • Writers
      • Harry Kleiner
      • Irving Shulman
    • Stars
      • John Saxon
      • Linda Cristal
      • Joseph Calleia
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast21

    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Miguel Antonio Enrico Francisco Estrada
    Linda Cristal
    Linda Cristal
    • Sarita
    Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia
    • Sr. Estrada
    Harry Townes
    Harry Townes
    • Carlos Mendoza
    Don Gordon
    Don Gordon
    • Incho
    Perry Lopez
    Perry Lopez
    • Toro
    Frank Puglia
    Frank Puglia
    • Lavandero
    Penny Santon
    Penny Santon
    • Señora Estrada
    Joe De Santis
    Joe De Santis
    • Juan Antonio Hernando Cortez
    BarBara Luna
    BarBara Luna
    • Tina
    • (as Barbara Luna)
    Arthur Batanides
    Arthur Batanides
    • Alvears
    Paul Clarke
    • Emilio
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Street Extra
    • (uncredited)
    Henry Corden
    Henry Corden
    • Mr. Fuente
    • (uncredited)
    Martin Garralaga
    Martin Garralaga
    • Angry Man on Street
    • (uncredited)
    Bernie Hamilton
    Bernie Hamilton
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Russ McCubbin
    Russ McCubbin
    • Houseboy
    • (uncredited)
    Nyra Monsour
    • Dolores
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Paul Stanley
    • Writers
      • Harry Kleiner
      • Irving Shulman
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      First feature film directed by Paul Stanley.
    • Goofs
      Brick parapet (wall) moves at 1:23:08 when Miguel Estrada jumps on it.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Una vida sin rumbo
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Canon Productions
      • Anne Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 23m(83 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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