Tuff Turf (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Tuff Turf is a 1985 action drama directed by Fritz Kiersch, starring Robert Downey Jr., Matt Clark and James Spader. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $9.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Fritz Kiersch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New World Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tuff Turf About?
The premise of Tuff Turf without spoilers.
A newcomer arrives in Los Angeles, disrupting the established order of a high school dominated by a popular and aggressive student. He finds an outlet for his creativity through dance, immersing himself in the vibrant disco scene. While navigating the social hierarchy and striving to find his place, he also competes for the affection of a confident and spirited young woman, leading to a clash of personalities and a battle for dominance.
Tuff Turf Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- new kid in school
- teenage boy
- brother brother relationship
- rebel
- latino
- bicycle
- country club
- singer
- singing
- dancer
- dancing
- mother son relationship
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- teen angst
- school
- gang
- dance
- high school romance
- female nudity
- alliteration in title
- pointing a gun at someone
- high school senior
- san fernando valley california
- family relationships
- father son relationship
- stubbornness
- apartment
- low budget film
- sex
- nudity
- band
- song
- lead actor's singing voice dubbed
- sidekick
- exploitation
- punk rocker
- fake wig
- violence
- gun
- fight
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- cult film
- locker room
- bully comeuppance
- independent film
- bully
- bullying
- teenage girl
- mugging
Tuff Turf Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Matt Clark and James Spader. Directed by Fritz Kiersch; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fritz Kiersch
Also Starring in Tuff Turf
· 6 moreTuff Turf Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tuff Turf 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
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TMDB 59% User score
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Tuff Turf Box Office
Tuff Turf grossed $9.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.4M
- US & Canada
- $9.4M
Tuff Turf Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tuff Turf.
Cars in Tuff Turf
31 cars on screen, including the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1974 Checker Taxicab.
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro Main role -
1974 Checker Taxicab Important role -
1968 Ford Mustang Important role -
1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabrio Important role
Tuff Turf Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Los rebeldes” and “Love-Fighters - Tuff Turf”.
- Also known as
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- Los rebeldes
- Love-Fighters - Tuff Turf
- Love Fighters
- 较量场情敌厮杀
- Városi vagányok
- Love-Fighters
- Ultima occasione
- A toda marcha
- Årgang '85
- 터프
- Tuff Turf: O Rebelde
- Стенка на стенку
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- 火爆小子
- Quartier chaud
- Rebel z mé školy
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Tuff Turf FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tuff Turf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tuff Turf?
Tuff Turf runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Tuff Turf released?
Tuff Turf was released on January 11, 1985.
Who directed Tuff Turf?
Tuff Turf was directed by Fritz Kiersch.
More films by Fritz Kiersch Who is in the cast of Tuff Turf?
Tuff Turf stars Robert Downey Jr., Matt Clark and James Spader, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Tuff Turf make at the box office?
Tuff Turf grossed $9.4 million worldwide.
How is Tuff Turf rated?
Tuff Turf has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 37 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Tuff Turf have a post-credit scene?
No. Tuff Turf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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