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Tough Guy (2018): Cast & Plot

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Tough Guy is a 2018 documentary directed by Geordie Day, starring Bob Probert, Colin Campbell and Don Cherry. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Tough Guy (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Geordie Day
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tough Guy About?

The premise of Tough Guy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Bob Probert Story Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career and death of NHL tough guy Bob Probert.

Tough Guy Themes & Keywords

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  • hockey sport
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Cast & crew

Tough Guy Cast & Characters

Bob Probert leads the cast, with Colin Campbell and Don Cherry as blowhard. Directed by Geordie Day; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Geordie Day

One more film directed by Geordie Day: Tough Guy: The Bob Probert Story.

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Plot

Tough Guy Plot Summary

What happens in Tough Guy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Harry Doyle and Archie Long, two hardened thieves, walk out of prison after serving a 30-year sentence for hijacking the Southern Pacific train, the Gold Coast Flyer, back in 1956. Their release is met by their parole officer, Richie Evans, who offers them a ride and helps them get their bearings in the present day. Right away, trouble finds them as Leon B. Little, a weary but deadly contract killer with poor eyesight, zeroes in on them. The old mafioso-like duo manage to escape his initial bid for vengeance, setting the stage for a clash between a bygone era and a world that’s moved on without them.

Full summary

The whole story of Tough Guy, scene by scene

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Videos

Tough Guy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tough Guy.

Tough Guy: The Bob Probert Story Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Indie
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tough Guy?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the train that Harry and Archie originally hijacked in 1956?

Details

Tough Guy Also Known As

Also known as “Bob Probert - tappelijan tragedia”.

Also known as
  • Bob Probert - tappelijan tragedia

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FAQ

Tough Guy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tough Guy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tough Guy?

Tough Guy runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Tough Guy released?

Tough Guy was released on December 8, 2018.

Who directed Tough Guy?

Tough Guy was directed by Geordie Day.

More films by Geordie Day

Who is in the cast of Tough Guy?

Tough Guy stars Bob Probert, Colin Campbell and Don Cherry as blowhard, among 28 credited actors.

Does Tough Guy have a post-credit scene?

No. Tough Guy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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