Tough Guys

Tough Guys

  • Director: Jeff Kanew
  • Writer: James Orr,Jim Cruickshank
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: October 3, 1986
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Archie und Harry - Sie können's nicht lassen
  • "Tough Guys" is a comedy directed by Jeff Kanew and starring Kirk Douglas and Bart Lancaster.
    The film tells the story of Harry and Ache who were arrested and imprisoned for an attempted train robbery 30 years ago. After being released from prison after spending most of their lives in prison, they had to return to their old professions because they did not adapt to the changing society.

    Details

    • Release date October 3, 1986
    • Filming locations Eagle Mountain, California, USA
    • Production companies Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners II, Bryna Productions

    Box office

    Budget

    $10,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $21,458,229

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $4,565,342

    Gross worldwide

    $21,458,229

    Movie reviews

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    • By Josiane 2022-10-06 22:40:42

      American Dream

      An interesting old film.

      After a pair of Jiang Yang thieves who had been in jail for 30 years due to train robbery was released from prison, the two were not allowed to meet again for three years, and the sergeant who arrested them has been watching them to prevent them from committing crimes. The old people try to start a new life, try a new love, but the unsatisfactory real life and the defense of dignity make the two old people go to Liangshan again. They hijacked it again on the...

    User comments

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    • By Camden 2023-09-29 18:50:57

      Play terrier,...

    • By Clifford 2023-09-09 20:52:01

      BSC™104FL, these elderly people are simply incredible, although it is presented in a comedy form, it leaves the audience a little bit...

    • By Moshe 2023-03-22 11:21:38

      The last time the two old buddies cooperated, Kirk Douglas was alive and kicking, and even his buttocks were...

    • By Antonette 2023-02-27 19:16:45

      When I watched the first half, I felt that the gender education in this film completely surpassed some of the recent movies. The 1980s were really new and nostalgic. In the second half of the train reporter was kidnapped while taking out the notebook to write a manuscript, I almost laughed to death. (After the film was released, Daugulas called Lancaster to play a sequel. Lancaster said, "Oh my God, don't you know that our fans are happy to find that we are still alive?"...

    • By Gloria 2023-02-07 14:41:28

      It's shameful for old husbands and old wives to be...

    Evaluation action

    Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas co-starred in their later years. This is the sixth collaboration between the two. The memorial significance is more important than the entertainment value of the film itself. Director Jeff Cannew wants to make the film a humorous action comedy on the one hand, and on the other hand, he wants to show the dignity of the elderly, which sometimes seems difficult to take care of. However, the performances of...
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    Movie quotes

    • Leon B. Little: Where are they?

      Richie Evans: Where are who?

      Leon B. Little: Harry Doyle and Archie Long.

      Richie Evans: That's privileged information. I can't tell you.

      Leon B. Little: [threatens to shoot him] Oh yeah!

      Richie Evans: [closes eyes] You can shoot me, but I still won't tell. Harry and Archie are my friends.

      [Leon moves to filing cabinet and looks there. A moment later, Richie opens his eyes and starts to get up]

      Leon B. Little: You'll never make it dip-shit. Sit!

    • Leon B. Little: [hears sirens approaching] Uh-oh! Coppers.

      [grabs nearby walker and starts to stand up]

      Cop: [rushes up and helps Leon] You okay, sir?

      Leon B. Little: Yeah, I'm fine. I'm fine.

      [after cop leaves, mutters]

      Leon B. Little: Assholes.

    • [after learning that Archie and Harry stole an armored truck]

      Richie Evans: I can't believe you guys stole an armored truck.