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DramaActionRomance

Tuff Turf

- Meet Morgan Hiller. He's a rebel about to become a hero.

The new guy in a Los Angeles high school, Morgan, does some singing and fights hotshot Nick over disco dancer Frankie.

Release Date : 1985-01-11

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Planet ProductionsNew World PicturesNew World Production

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

James Spader

Character Name : Morgan Hiller

Original Name : James Spader

Gender : Male

Kim Richards

Character Name : Frankie Croyden

Original Name : Kim Richards

Gender : Female

Paul Mones

Character Name : Nick Hauser

Original Name : Paul Mones

Gender : Male

Matt Clark

Character Name : Stuart Hiller

Original Name : Matt Clark

Gender : Male

Claudette Nevins

Character Name : Page Hiller

Original Name : Claudette Nevins

Gender : Female

Olivia Barash

Character Name : Ronnie

Original Name : Olivia Barash

Gender : Female

Robert Downey Jr.

Character Name : Jimmy Parker

Original Name : Robert Downey Jr.

Gender : Male

Panchito Gómez

Character Name : Mickey

Original Name : Panchito Gómez

Gender : Male

Michael Wyle

Character Name : Eddie

Original Name : Michael Wyle

Gender : Male

Catya Sassoon

Character Name : Feather

Original Name : Catya Sassoon

Gender : Female

Francis X. McCarthy

Character Name : Man at Bus Stop

Original Name : Francis X. McCarthy

Gender : Male

Art Evans

Character Name : Security Guard

Original Name : Art Evans

Gender : Male

Herb Mitchell

Character Name : Mr. Russell

Original Name : Herb Mitchell

Gender : Male

Ceil Cabot

Character Name : Secretary

Original Name : Ceil Cabot

Gender : Female

Donald Fullilove

Character Name : Howard

Original Name : Donald Fullilove

Gender : Male

Vivian Brown

Character Name : History Teacher

Original Name : Vivian Brown

Gender : Female

Bill Beyers

Character Name : Brian Hiller

Original Name : Bill Beyers

Gender : Male

Jered Barclay

Character Name : Reynolds

Original Name : Jered Barclay

Gender : Male

Lou Fant

Character Name : Mr. Croyden

Original Name : Lou Fant

Gender : Male

Gene Pietragallo

Character Name : Donnie Parker

Original Name : Gene Pietragallo

Gender : Male

Donna Fuller

Character Name : Nurse

Original Name : Donna Fuller

Gender : Male

Evonne Kezios

Character Name : Muffy

Original Name : Evonne Kezios

Gender : Female

Cheryl Ann Clark

Character Name : Patty

Original Name : Cheryl Ann Clark

Gender : Female

Matt Gavin

Character Name : Alan

Original Name : Matt Gavin

Gender : Male

Chad McCann

Character Name : Troy

Original Name : Chad McCann

Gender : Male

William Bergman

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Tenor Sax

Original Name : William Bergman

Gender : Male

John Berry Jr.

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Trumpet

Original Name : John Berry Jr.

Gender : Male

Rick Braun

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Trumpet, Vocals

Original Name : Rick Braun

Gender : Male

Mark Campbell

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Lead Vocals

Original Name : Mark Campbell

Gender : Male

James R. Coile

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Tenor Sax

Original Name : James R. Coile

Gender : Male

Peter Freiberger

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Bass

Original Name : Peter Freiberger

Gender : Male

Andrew Kastner

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Guitar

Original Name : Andrew Kastner

Gender : Male

Jack Mack

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Drums, Vocals

Original Name : Jack Mack

Gender : Male

John Paruolo

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Keyboards

Original Name : John Paruolo

Gender : Male

Greg Smith

Character Name : Jack Mack and the Heart Attack - Baritone Sax

Original Name : Greg Smith

Gender : Male

Dale Gonyea

Character Name : Country Club Band Leader

Original Name : Dale Gonyea

Gender : Male

Randy Lowell

Character Name : Country Club Band

Original Name : Randy Lowell

Gender : Male

Jon Ewen

Character Name : Country Club Band

Original Name : Jon Ewen

Gender : Male

Tom McShane

Character Name : Country Club Band

Original Name : Tom McShane

Gender : Male

Wes Moczulski

Character Name : Country Club Band

Original Name : Wes Moczulski

Gender : Male

Ray Zimmerman

Character Name : Country Club Band

Original Name : Ray Zimmerman

Gender : Male

Jim Carroll

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Jim Carroll

Gender : Male

Eric Kiertzner

Character Name : Warehouse Band

Original Name : Eric Kiertzner

Gender : Male

Mike Lea

Character Name : Warehouse Band

Original Name : Mike Lea

Gender : Male

Tom Sims

Character Name : Warehouse Band

Original Name : Tom Sims

Gender : Male

Reviews

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dennyjt

@dennyjt

2022-07-15

1980s were a great time for young actors in Hollywood. So many performers were given vehicles to launch their careers, even if not always of top material, it got them visibility. This was the first lead for James Spader, as the moody new kid in school, in a situation striaght out of "Rebel Without A Cause". The rought boys pick on him, although he is instantly smitten by temptress Kim Richards, who has the longest hair in film history. Another misfit, Robert Downey Jr. befriends him, showing with a comic charm that would become a trait in later years. The movie has a feel that these are kids play acting as adults, but "Rebel" did that that as well. The fashions are on-trend, the frequent music interludes are new wave cool. This is a fun watch, if unremarkable.

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Wuchak

@Wuchak

2023-02-27

**_A troubled new kid on the block has to dance and fight for a girl, not to mention respect_** A prep from Connecticut (James Spader) starts his senior year at a public school in Los Angeles after his father loses his company and scales down in SoCal. He sets his eyes on the beautiful girlfriend (Kim Richards) of a gang leader (Paul Mones) and all hell breaks loose. "Tuff Turf" (1985) is similar plot-wise to “The Karate Kid” from the year prior, but isn’t as effective because it tries to be too many things. It’s a musical, a coming-of-age drama, a teen comedy, a romance, an art film and a bloody gang flick all rolled into one. The first half is an amusing musical with pizazz while the second half turns dramatic and violent. In short, it’s a mishmash of “Grease” (1978), “The Warriors” (1979), “Valley Girl” (1983), “Rumble Fish” (1983) and “The Karate Kid.” I like it, but the finale in the warehouse devolves into larger-than-life surrealness. Still, the music’s great, Spader carries the movie, Robert Downey Jr. is entertaining in an early role and Kim Richards (child actress from the 70s) is jaw-dropping with her stunning hair. The film runs 1 hour, 51 minutes, and was shot in the Los Angeles area. GRADE: B-