Tough Kid
"A plucky Irish kid sees red when crooked gamblers work the double-cross on his big brother...and starts a one-man war to put them in the big house!"
Originally released in 1938. Tough Kid is a crime/action film. directed by Howard Bretherton. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, and Judith Allen
Synopsis
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 28, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Darro
as 'Skipper' Murphy
Dick Purcell
as 'Red' Murphy
Judith Allen
as Ruth Lane
Lillian Elliott
as Katie Murphy
Don Rowan
as Bill Grogan
William Ruhl
as Monk -Club Owner
Lew Kelly
as Regan - Policeman
Ralph Peters
as Blackie - Henchman
Max Marx
as Britt - Henchman
Jean Joyce
as Miss Grace - Radford's Nurse
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tough Kid about?
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndi...
Who directed Tough Kid?
Tough Kid was directed by Howard Bretherton.
How long is Tough Kid?
Tough Kid has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Tough Kid released?
Tough Kid was released on December 28, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tough Kid?
The main cast of Tough Kid includes Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Judith Allen, Lillian Elliott, Don Rowan.