Tough Guys (1986)
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62% of critics liked it
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50% of users liked it
(3,149 ratings)
Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas team up one last time in Tough Guys. Harry Doyle (Lancaster) and Archie Lang (Douglas) are two old-time train robbers, who held up a train in 1956 and have been incarcerated for thirty years. After serving their time, they are released from jail and have to adjust to… More Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas team up one last time in Tough Guys. Harry Doyle (Lancaster) and Archie Lang (Douglas) are two old-time train robbers, who held up a train in 1956 and have been incarcerated for thirty years. After serving their time, they are released from jail and have to adjust to a new life of freedom, now as old men. Harry and Archie realize that they still have the pizzazz when, picking up their prison checks at a bank, they foil a robbery attempt. Archie, who spent his prison time pumping himself up, easily picks up a 20-year-old aerobics instructor named Skye (Darlanne Fluegel). Harry, on the other hand, has to waste away his days in a nursing home. They both have festering resentments --Archie for having to endure a humiliating job as a busboy; Harry for having to endure patronizing attitudes toward senior citizens. The two old pals finally go back to what they know best. After successfully robbing an armored car, they decide to rob the same train that they robbed thirty years ago. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jeff Kanew
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- Oct 3, 1986 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Rob Vaux, Flipside Movie Emporium
A slight and breezy curtain call for one of Hollywood's best duos.
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
A highly entertaining buddy comedy with two legendary stars in top form.
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Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
A flimsy film, but the two old pros make it worth catching.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
A humourous and also fitting encore for screen's legendary duo
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Cast
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Kirk Douglas
as Archie Long
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Burt Lancaster
as Harry Doyle
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Dana Carvey
as Richie Evans
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Charles Durning
as Deke Yablonski
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Alexis Smith
as Belle
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Eli Wallach
as Leon B. Little
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Darlanne Fluegel
as Skye
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Monty Ash
as Vince
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Billy Barty
as Philly
- Lyle Alzado
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Simmy Bow
as Schultz
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Darlene Conley
as Gladys Ripps
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Nathan Davis
as Jimmy Ellis
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Ruth de Sosa
as Teller No. 1
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James Deeth
as Helicopter Pilot
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Ellen Albertini Dow
as Old Lady
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Matthew Faison
as Man in Gay Bar
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Flea
as Red Hot Chili Pepper
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Scanlon Gail
as Sym's Assistant
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Rick Garcia
as Federale Captain
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Graham Jarvis
as Richie's Boss
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Jeff Levine
as Customer No. 2
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John Mariano
as Teller No. 2
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Michele Marsh
as Newscaster
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Denver Mattson
as Border Patrol Captain
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Steven Memel
as Derek
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Larry Mintz
as Bank Robber No. 1
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Jeanne Mori
as Female Officer
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David Michael O'Neill
as Reporter No. 2
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Lisa Pescia
as Customer No. 1
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Kenny Ransom
as Gang Member No. 3
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Ron Ryan
as Prison Guard
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Ernie Sabella
as Hotel Clerk
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Joe Seely
as Gang Member No. 4
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Darryl Shelley
as Gang Member No. 2
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Hilary Shepard
as Sandy
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Hugo L. Stanger
as Old Man
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Jake Steinfeld
as Himself
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Skip Stellrecht
as Reporter No. 1
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Donald Thompson
as Boy Scout
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Eleanor Zee
as Restaurant Hostess
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Phil Culotta
as Slam Dancer
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Todd Hallowell
as Himself
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Dick Hancock
as Bank Robber No. 2
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Anthony Kiedis
as Red Hot Chili Pepper
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Cliff Martinez
as Red Hot Chili Pepper
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Scott Nemes
as Yogurt Boy
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Grant Aleksander
as Bartender at Mickey's
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John Demy
as Policeman in Park
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Steven Greenstein
as Bartender at Virgina's Bar
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Jeffrey Lynn Johnson
as Ambulance Attendant No. 2
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Seth Kaufman
as Customer No. 3
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Jimmy Lennon Sr.
as Himself
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Thomas F. Maguire
as Armored Truck Driver
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Bob Maxwell
as Syms
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Doyle L. McCormack
as Train Engineer
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Hillel Slovak
as Red Hot Chili Pepper
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Charles Sweigart
as Jarvis
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Corkey Ford
as Gang Leader
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James Clark
as Brakeman
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Harry Hauss
as Helicopter Pilot
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Michael Kelly
as Ambulance Attendant No. 1
