Tuff Turf

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Tuff Turf

Original film poster
Directed by Fritz Kiersch
Produced by Donald Borchers
Written by Greg Collins O'Neill
Murray Michaels
Jette Rinck
Starring James Spader
Kim Richards
Paul Mones
Matt Clark
Claudette Nevins
Robert Downey, Jr.
Olivia Barash
Panchito Gómez
Michael Wyle
Catya Sassoon
Music by Jonathan Elias
Cinematography Willy Kurant
Editing by Marc Grossman
Distributed by New World Pictures
Release date(s) January 11, 1985
Running time 112 min.
Country United States
Language English

Tuff Turf is a 1985 American drama film starring James Spader and Kim Richards. The film was released in the United States on January 11, 1985.

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[edit] Plot

Morgan Hiller (Spader) is a troubled teenager from Connecticut who relocates to Los Angeles with his parents after his father's business goes under. Morgan struggles to make friends, and trouble ensues when Morgan pursues Frankie (Richards), whose boyfriend Nick (Mones) is the leader of a local gang. Morgan soon finds pursuing Frankie comes with consequences. Morgan learns some valuable, hard lessons, and finds out how far he is really willing to go for Frankie's love. Ultimately, Morgan must face Nick and his gang to test the bounds of his honor, and his love for Frankie.

[edit] Cast and characters

  • James Spader as Morgan Hiller
  • Kim Richards as Frankie Croyden
  • Paul Mones as Nick Hauser
  • Matt Clark as Stuart Hiller
  • Claudette Nevins as Page Hiller
  • Robert Downey, Jr. as Jimmy Parker
  • Olivia Barash as Ronnie
  • Catya Sassoon as Feather
  • Bill Beyers as Brian Hiller
  • Gene Pietragallo as Donnie Parker
  • Panchito Gómez as Mickey
  • Michael Wyle as Eddie
  • Herb Mitchell as Mr. Russell
  • Lou Fant as Mr. Croyden
  • Donald Fullilove as Howard
  • Jered Barclay as Reynolds
  • Evonne Kezios as Muffy
  • Cheryl Ann Clark as Patty
  • Matt Gavin as Alan
  • Chad McCann as Troy
  • Vivian Brown as History teacher
  • Ceil Cabot as Secretary
  • Donna Fuller as Nurse
  • Rosa Sabina Rodriguez as Nurse in elevator
  • Francis X. McCarthy as Man at bus stop
  • Art Evans as Security guard

[edit] Soundtrack

  • "Tuff Turf" - Southside Johnny
  • "People Who Died" - The Jim Carroll Band
  • "Green Onions" - Jack Mack and the Heart Attack
  • "Voices" - The Jim Carroll Band
  • "So Tuff" - Jack Mack and the Heart Attack
  • "Breakin' the Rules (What Do You Do When Opposites Attract)" - Lene Lovich
  • "Love Hates" - Marianne Faithfull
  • "It's Too Late" - The Jim Carroll Band
  • "She's Looking Good" - Jack Mack and the Heart Attack
  • "Twist and Shout" - Dale Gonyea with J.R. & the Z-Men
  • "We Walk the Night" - Paul Carney dubbed singing voice for James Spader
  • "Breakin' the Rules" - Jonathan Elias (1985 VHS/Beta Home Video Version only)

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