Tough Enough is a 1983 film directed by Richard Fleischer

Richard Fleischer

-Early life:Fleischer was born in Brooklyn, the son of Essie and animator/producer Max Fleischer. He started in motion pictures as director of animated shorts produced by his father including entries in the Betty Boop, Popeye and Superman series.His live-action film career began in 1942 at the RKO...

, starring Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

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, Pam Grier

Pam Grier

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, Warren Oates

Warren Oates

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 and Stan Shaw

Stan Shaw

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Plot synopsis

A down-on-his-luck country & western singer from Fort Worth enters a "toughman" competition to help pay his family's bills. Surprisingly, he does well against the other fighters and wins enough matches to qualify for a national championship. An unexpected break forces him to choose between his passion for his music career and his new-found success.

Film Rating

The film is rated  PG  in New Zealand.