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Tuff Turf (1985)

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Reviews Counted: 5

Fresh: 1

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 4.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Morgan is new to the area, but with his history of trouble and his cool, rebellious attitude, he is immediately confronted with the reality of his stark and sometimes brutal new world.

Starring: James Spader, Kim Richards, Paul Mones, Olivia Barash

Starring: James Spader, Kim Richards, Paul Mones, Olivia Barash, Robert Downey

Director: Fritz Kiersch

Director: Fritz Kiersch

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Mar 13, 2001

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  • For Morgan Hiller (James Spader), it's tough enough being the new kid in school. But when he tangles with a local gang, he becomes the lone target of some rough revenge. And when he falls for the gang leader's girlfriend (Kim Richards), the situation turns from dangerous to deadly. Welcome to TUFF TURF -- where enemies are made, reputations are earned, and love is the most risky affair of all. Robert Downey co-stars in this powerful '80s high school drama that features live performances by the The Jim Carroll Band and Jack Mack & The Heart Attack, plus songs by Marianne Faithfull, Southside Johnny, Lene Lovich, and more.
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    Cliché ridden proceedings with an obligatory rock soundtrack.

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    ...about as bad as it gets when it comes to cheesy '80s teen flicks.

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