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Tough Love(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-10-13
60%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
Overview:
The Charters family falls into despair over their drug-addicted son Gary. They discuss his problems through the "Tough Love" program in searching for answers.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Fries Entertainment
Movie: Tough Love
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lee Remick
Jan Charters
Bruce Dern
Rob Charters
Jason Patric
Gary Charters
Dedee Pfeiffer
Kristen Marsh
Dana Elcar
Max Wiley
Piper Laurie
Darlene Marsh
Erica Yohn
3rd Leader
Sean Frye
Tim
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The Charters family falls into despair over their drug-addicted son Gary. They discuss his problems through the "Tough Love" program in searching for answers.
Release Date
1985-10-13
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