Semi-Tough(1977)
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Semi-Tough Synopsis
A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
Semi-Tough (1977) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Ritchie, released on November 18, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, Jill Clayburgh and Robert Preston. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Ritchie
- Writers:
- Dan Jenkins, Walter Bernstein
- Producers:
- David Merrick
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher Jr.
- Composer:
- Jerry Fielding
- Production:
- Charley Associates
- Status:
- Released
Semi-Tough (1977) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Semi-Tough before you stream it.
Semi-Tough Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Billy Clyde Puckett
Kris Kristofferson
as Shake Tiller
Jill Clayburgh
as Barbara Jane Bookman
Robert Preston
as Big Ed Bookman
Bert Convy
as Friedrich Bismarck
Roger E. Mosley
as Puddin
Lotte Lenya
as Carla Pelf
Richard Masur
as Phillip Hooper
Carl Weathers
as Dreamer Tatum
Brian Dennehy
as T.J. Lambert
Mary Jo Catlett
as Earlene
Joe Kapp
as Hose Manning
Key crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie, written by Dan Jenkins and Walter Bernstein, produced by David Merrick.
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Semi-Tough Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 60 ratings.
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Semi-Tough – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Semi-Tough online?
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Semi-Tough (1977) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Semi-Tough?
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The main cast of Semi-Tough (1977) includes Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, Jill Clayburgh, Robert Preston and Bert Convy. The film was directed by Michael Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Semi-Tough released?
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Semi-Tough was released on November 18, 1977 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Semi-Tough worth watching?
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Semi-Tough (1977) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Semi-Tough?
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Yes. The official Semi-Tough trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.