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Tuff Turf

  • 1985
  • R
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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James Spader, Kim Richards, and Paul Mones in Tuff Turf (1985)
The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.
Play trailer2:39
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The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.

  • Director
    • Fritz Kiersch
  • Writers
    • Jette Rinck
    • Greg Collins O'Neill
    • Murray Michaels
  • Stars
    • James Spader
    • Kim Richards
    • Paul Mones
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fritz Kiersch
    • Writers
      • Jette Rinck
      • Greg Collins O'Neill
      • Murray Michaels
    • Stars
      • James Spader
      • Kim Richards
      • Paul Mones
    • 66User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:39
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    Photos56

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    Top Cast82

    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Morgan Hiller
    Kim Richards
    Kim Richards
    • Frankie Croyden
    Paul Mones
    Paul Mones
    • Nick Hauser
    Matt Clark
    Matt Clark
    • Stuart Hiller
    Claudette Nevins
    Claudette Nevins
    • Page Hiller
    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Jimmy Parker
    • (as Robert Downey)
    Olivia Barash
    Olivia Barash
    • Ronnie
    Panchito Gómez
    • Mickey
    • (as Panchito Gomez)
    Michael Wyle
    • Eddie
    Catya Sassoon
    Catya Sassoon
    • Feather
    Francis X. McCarthy
    Francis X. McCarthy
    • Man at Bus Stop
    • (as Frank McCarthy)
    Art Evans
    Art Evans
    • Security Guard
    Herb Mitchell
    Herb Mitchell
    • Mr. Russell
    Ceil Cabot
    Ceil Cabot
    • Secretary
    Donald Fullilove
    Donald Fullilove
    • Howard
    Vivian Brown
    • History Teacher
    Bill Beyers
    • Brian Hiller
    Jered Barclay
    • Reynolds
    • Director
      • Fritz Kiersch
    • Writers
      • Jette Rinck
      • Greg Collins O'Neill
      • Murray Michaels
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews66

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      First theatrical feature film in top billed role for actor James Spader,
    • Goofs
      The clock behind Jimmy reads 12:40 in the hallway. It's already been established that this is Morgan's first morning at school.
    • Quotes
      • Jimmy Parker: She belongs to Nick.
      • Morgan Hiller: C'mon Jimmy, Lincoln freed the slaves. All I want to do is talk to her.
      • Jimmy Parker: All I want to do is live!
    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, we see Morgan, Frankie, Jimmy and Ronnie dancing and playing instruments with Jack Mack and the Heart Attack at Club 60's.
    • Alternate versions
      On the home video version, the song "Breakin' the Rules" is performed by Jonathan Elias, instead of Lene Lovich, whose version is played in the theatrical release.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Cinema Snob: Children of the Corn (1984) (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Tuff Turf
      Written by Jonathan Elias & Doug Hall
      Performed by Southside Johnny Lyon (as Southside Johnny)
      Published by Chilly D. Music and Music Design Publishing

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 11, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Territorio rebelde
    • Filming locations
      • 12951 Panama St, Los Angeles, California, USA(Hiller residence)
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • Planet Productions
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,369,329
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,509,380
      • Jan 13, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,369,329
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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