An unhappy child, accompanied by his dog, runs away from home and is befriended by a gangster on the lam..
If you're looking for a Sunday afternoon watch that won't make your brain hurt, Tough Guy is probably worth a spin. It’s one of those movies that’s pure melodrama, but the kind that actually works if you’re in the right mood. You’ll dig it if you like old-school character studies, but if you need high-octane thrills or...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Chester M. Franklin
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"If you're looking for a Sunday afternoon watch that won't make your brain hurt, Tough Guy is probably worth a spin. It’s one of those movies that’s pure melodrama, but the kind that actually works if you’re in the right mood. You’ll dig it if you like old-school character studies, but if you need high-octane thrills or complex twists, you’re gonna have a bad time. The whole thing kicks off with a kid who has just had enough. He packs a bag, calls his dog, and leaves. Simple, right? It’s the kin..."
Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf
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