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Tough Guy
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Tough Guy

1936-01-24 · 76 min · ★ 5.1

Action · Crime · Drama

An unhappy child, accompanied by his dog, runs away from home and is befriended by a gangster on the lam.

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Directors
Chester M. Franklin
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jackie CooperJackie CooperFrederick Martindale Vincent III
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaJoe Calerno
Rin-Tin-Tin Jr.Duke
Harvey StephensHarvey StephensChief Davison
Jean HersholtJean HersholtDr. Mulback
Mischa AuerMischa AuerChi
Robert WarwickRobert WarwickFrederick Martindale Vincent II
Edward PawleyEdward PawleyTony, Gangster
Sue MooreMrs. 'Toots' Waring (uncredited)

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