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The Toughest Man in the World
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The Toughest Man in the World

1984-11-07 · 120 min · ★ 5.8

TV Movie · Drama

Mr. T's first starring made-for-TV movie role has him playing a tough and scowling, but softhearted, nightclub bouncer who finds himself involved with a bunch of kids after being conned into taking over a youth center.

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Directors
Dick Lowry
Production companies
Centerpoint, The Guber-Peters Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mr. TMr. TBruise Brubaker
Dennis DuganDennis DuganDick
John P. Navin Jr.John P. Navin Jr.Billy
Peggy PopePeggy PopeEsther
Lynne MoodyLynne MoodyLeslie
Ron DeanRon DeanErnie
Brian FinnGus
Leelai DemozLeelai DemozBruise's Boy
Kristina OsterProstitute
Joe GrecoJoe GrecoMatty
Tom MilanovichTom MilanovichTanker
Dennis FarinaDennis FarinaJohn
Wally EngelhardtCharlie
Jimmie F. SkaggsJimmie F. SkaggsFox
Frank RiceGrass
Diane DorseyDiane DorseyBilly's Mother
JoBe CernyJoBe CernyThe Mayor's Aide
Jason WildJason
Dennis DuffyBruise's Boy
Loren RubinBruise's Boy

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