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Tough Guys (1986)

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Reviews Counted:13

Fresh:8

Rotten:5

Average Rating:5.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: After 30 years in the slammer, two crooks, renowned for their masterful train robberies, are finally set free to do as they will. But freedom leads to temptation, and before long the old-timers are... After 30 years in the slammer, two crooks, renowned for their masterful train robberies, are finally set free to do as they will. But freedom leads to temptation, and before long the old-timers are back doing what they do best -- planning a heist. [More]

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Eli Wallach

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Eli Wallach

Director: Jeff Kanew

Director: Jeff Kanew

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Aug 2, 1988

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  • Screen giants Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas star in this upbeat, action-packed comedy adventure. Set free after 30 years in prison, train robbers Harry Doyle (Lancaster) and Archie Long (Douglas) discover that they have a lot of catching up to do as they face the high-tech, new-wave whirlwind lifestyle of the 1980s. And with a stubbon cop (Charles Durning) and a myopic hitman (Eli Wallach) hot on their trail. Harry and Archie find the straight life a little too tough to handle. That's when these two old pros start doing what they do best ... making plans for their boldest, most explosive train heist ever!
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    10/08/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    A slight and breezy curtain call for one of Hollywood's best duos.

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    09/02/05
    Rob Vaux
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    A highly entertaining buddy comedy with two legendary stars in top form.

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    08/31/05
    Chuck O'Leary
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    A flimsy film, but the two old pros make it worth catching.

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    A humourous and also fitting encore for screen's legendary duo

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