Tough

Tough

Tough

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Tough

"Needs His Hide Whipped Ten Times A Day!"

1974

1h 27m

1.0(1 votes)

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Overview

Johnny is a mischievous kid. He tells the teacher he didn't get his homework done because his mother just died. Of course, the teacher finds out that Johnny's mother is very much among the living. Johnny's antics become much worse when he discovers his parents are having marital problems.

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Dion Gossett

Johnny Tough

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Christopher Townes

Christopher

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Renny Roker

Phil

Renny Roker

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Richard Holmes

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Richard Holmes

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Sandy Reed

Denise

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