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Tough Guys

  • 1986
  • PG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster in Tough Guys (1986)
Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone.
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Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone.Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone.Two elderly gangsters are released from prison only to find they have trouble fitting in as old men who still take no guff from anyone.

  • Director
    • Jeff Kanew
  • Writers
    • James Orr
    • Jim Cruickshank
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Charles Durning
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeff Kanew
    • Writers
      • James Orr
      • Jim Cruickshank
    • Stars
      • Burt Lancaster
      • Kirk Douglas
      • Charles Durning
    • 39User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • Harry Doyle
    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Archie Long
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Deke Yablonski
    Alexis Smith
    Alexis Smith
    • Belle
    Dana Carvey
    Dana Carvey
    • Richie Evans
    Darlanne Fluegel
    Darlanne Fluegel
    • Skye
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Leon B. Little
    Monty Ash
    • Vince
    Billy Barty
    Billy Barty
    • Philly
    Simmy Bow
    • Schultz
    Darlene Conley
    Darlene Conley
    • Gladys Ripps
    Nathan Davis
    Nathan Davis
    • Jimmy Ellis
    Matthew Faison
    Matthew Faison
    • Man in Gay Bar
    Corkey Ford
    Corkey Ford
    • Gang Leader
    Rick Garcia
    Rick Garcia
    • Federale Captain
    Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis
    • Richie's Boss
    Doyle L. McCormack
    • Train Engineer
    Bob Maxwell
    • Syms
    • Director
      • Jeff Kanew
    • Writers
      • James Orr
      • Jim Cruickshank
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Filming was very difficult for the 71-year-old Burt Lancaster, as he had undergone a quadruple heart bypass operation two years earlier. There was some question as to whether he would even get insurance for this film.
    • Goofs
      The exterior shots of Mickey's show the doors opening outward while the interior shots show them opening inward. The hinges are standard 'saloon bar' hinges seen in every cowboy movie that features a saloon, and work both ways.
    • Quotes

      Belle: I warn you, I know karate!

      Leon B. Little: [points his shotgun at her] I warn "you", I know Winchester!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Jumpin' Jack Flash/Tough Guys/Children of a Lesser God/'Round Midnight (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      They Don't Make Them Like They Used To
      Music by Burt Bacharach
      Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager
      Performed by Kenny Rogers
      Courtesy of RCA Records

    User reviews39

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    Tough Guys

    Legends Douglas and Lancaster play two aging ex-train robbers who set out to prove they're not over the hill for one more heist. A fun film. It's nice to see two legends go head to head and have a few laughs...
    • Coxer99
    • Mar 14, 1999
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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Archie und Harry - Sie können's nicht lassen
    • Filming locations
      • Belmont Tunnel - 1304 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(Leon B. Little exits tunnel then speaks to gang members.)
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners II
      • Bryna Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,458,229
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,565,342
      • Oct 5, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,458,229
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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