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The Toughest Man in the World (1984): Cast

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The Toughest Man in the World is a 1984 drama directed by Dick Lowry, starring Mr. T as Bruise Brubaker, Dennis Dugan and Lynne Moody. It runs 2 hours.

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The Toughest Man in the World (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Dick Lowry
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Toughest Man in the World About?

The premise of The Toughest Man in the World without spoilers.

Mr. T stars in his first made‑for‑TV lead as a gruff, scarred nightclub bouncer with a soft spot for kids. After being swindled into taking over a rundown youth center, he must protect the kids and keep the place afloat, learning that playing by the rules is tougher than it seems.

The Toughest Man in the World Themes & Keywords

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  • weightlifting
  • chicago illinois
  • punch drunk
  • flexing muscles
  • fistfight
  • muscleman
  • sparring
  • brawl
  • competition
  • training
  • strong man
  • bodybuilder
+3 more
  • street gang
  • troubled teen
  • social worker
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Cast & crew

The Toughest Man in the World Cast & Characters

Mr. T leads the cast as Bruise Brubaker, with Dennis Dugan as Dick and Lynne Moody as Leslie. Directed by Dick Lowry; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Dick Lowry

More films directed by Dick Lowry, best-rated first: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost, Silver Bells and Heart of a Stranger.

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The Toughest Man in the World Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “L'homme le plus fort du monde” and “El hombre más fuerte del mundo”.

Also known as
  • L'homme le plus fort du monde
  • El hombre más fuerte del mundo
  • Mr. T - maailman kovin kundi
  • Mister T, l'homme le plus fort du monde
  • O Homem Mais Forte do Mundo
  • Världens tuffaste man
  • Der stärkste Mann der Welt
  • Mr T. L'homme le plus fort du monde
  • Mr. T - Man at the Top
  • O Homem Mais Durão do Mundo

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The Toughest Man in the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Toughest Man in the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Toughest Man in the World?

The Toughest Man in the World runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Toughest Man in the World released?

The Toughest Man in the World was released on November 7, 1984.

Who directed The Toughest Man in the World?

The Toughest Man in the World was directed by Dick Lowry.

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Who is in the cast of The Toughest Man in the World?

The Toughest Man in the World stars Mr. T as Bruise Brubaker, Dennis Dugan as Dick and Lynne Moody as Leslie, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Toughest Man in the World have a post-credit scene?

No. The Toughest Man in the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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