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Tough Guys

"They're Out To Teach A New World Some Old Tricks."

October 3, 1986 1h 44m 6.0/10 (145 votes)

Originally released in 1986. Tough Guys is a comedy/crime film. directed by Jeff Kanew.

Starring Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, and Charles Durning

Synopsis

Harry Doyle and Archie Lang are two old-time train robbers, who held up a train in 1956 and have been incarcerated for thirty years. After serving their time, they are released from jail and have to adjust to a new life of freedom. and soon realize that they still have the pizzazz when, picking up their prison checks at a bank, they foil a robbery attempt.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 3, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (145 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $21.5M 2.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$21,458,229

Production Companies

  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Silver Screen Partners II
  • Bryna Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tough Guys about?

Harry Doyle and Archie Lang are two old-time train robbers, who held up a train in 1956 and have been incarcerated for thirty years. After serving their time, they are released from jail and have t...

Who directed Tough Guys?

Tough Guys was directed by Jeff Kanew.

How long is Tough Guys?

Tough Guys has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Tough Guys released?

Tough Guys was released on October 3, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tough Guys?

The main cast of Tough Guys includes Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Alexis Smith, Dana Carvey.

Is Tough Guys worth watching?

Tough Guys has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 145 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.