Tough Guys Don't Dance(1987)
A love story haunted by murder.
Tough Guys Don't Dance Synopsis
Tim Madden awakens one morning to discover a fresh tattoo on his arm, his car covered in blood, his girlfriend in bed with the town sheriff, and a woman's severed head in his weed stash. Sensing a setup and in desperate need to clear his name, he begins an investigation that soon begins to expose a web of corruption in the small coastal community of Provincetown.
Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Norman Mailer, released on September 18, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Debra Stipe and Wings Hauser. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Mailer
- Writers:
- Norman Mailer, Norman Mailer
- Producers:
- Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
- Cinematographer:
- John Bailey
- Composer:
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Production:
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group, American Zoetrope
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $858,250
- Status:
- Released
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Tough Guys Don't Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ryan O'Neal
as Tim Madden
Isabella Rossellini
as Madeleine Regency
Debra Stipe
as Patty Lareine
Wings Hauser
as Capt. Alvin Luther Regency
John Bedford Lloyd
as Wardley Meeks III
Lawrence Tierney
as Dougy Madden
Penn Jillette
as Big Stoop
Frances Fisher
as Jessica Pond
John Snyder
as Spider
- Stephan Morrow
Stephan Morrow
as Stoodie
Clarence Williams III
as Bolo
- Kathryn Sanders
Kathryn Sanders
as Beth
Key crew
Directed by Norman Mailer, written by Norman Mailer and Norman Mailer, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.
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Tough Guys Don't Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 54 ratings.
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Tough Guys Don't Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tough Guys Don't Dance online?
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Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tough Guys Don't Dance?
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The main cast of Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) includes Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Debra Stipe, Wings Hauser and John Bedford Lloyd. The film was directed by Norman Mailer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tough Guys Don't Dance released?
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Tough Guys Don't Dance was released on September 18, 1987 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Tough Guys Don't Dance worth watching?
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Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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