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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1985-10-13
Languageen
Runtime1h 40m
Production

Fries Entertainment

6.0(2)
•1985•1h 40m

Tough Love

DramaTV Movie

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.

Director
Glenn Jordan
Writing & Screenplay
Karen Hall
Cinematography
Gayne Rescher

Principal Cast

25 credited
Lee Remick
Lee RemickJan Charters
Bruce Dern
Bruce DernRob Charters
Jason Patric
Jason PatricGary Charters
ES
Eric SchiffScott Charters
Dedee Pfeiffer
Dedee PfeifferKristen Marsh
Dana Elcar
Dana ElcarMax Wiley
BM
Beth MillerCindy
Piper Laurie
Piper LaurieDarlene Marsh
Erica Yohn
Erica Yohn3rd Leader
Sean Frye
Sean FryeTim

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