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The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.The new kid in school must battle a gang of street toughs after stealing the gang leader's girl.
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Robert Downey Jr.
- Jimmy Parker
- (as Robert Downey)
Panchito Gómez
- Mickey
- (as Panchito Gomez)
Francis X. McCarthy
- Man at Bus Stop
- (as Frank McCarthy)
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- TriviaFirst theatrical feature film in top billed role for actor James Spader,
- GoofsIn James Spader's first appearance in the film the patch on the back of his leather jacket is slashed with a car antenna. Although the patch is still slashed when he arrives at school the next day, it next appears fully intact later the same day at school while Spader is talking to Robert Downey, Jr.
- Crazy creditsDuring the end credits, we see Morgan, Frankie, Jimmy and Ronnie dancing and playing instruments with Jack Mack and the Heart Attack at Club 60's.
- Alternate versionsOn the home video version, the song "Breakin' the Rules" is performed by Jonathan Elias, instead of Lene Lovich, whose version is played in the theatrical release.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Cinema Snob: Children of the Corn (1984) (2023)
- SoundtracksTuff Turf
Written by Jonathan Elias & Doug Hall
Performed by Southside Johnny Lyon (as Southside Johnny)
Published by Chilly D. Music and Music Design Publishing
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New Kid In School
James Spader got himself a breakout role in Tuff Turf as a preppy kid from Connecticut resettled in a California public high school. Even though the family has had some financial reverses and aren't living the life Spader has become accustomed to, he still thinks of himself as to the manor born.
So when he spots Kim Richards who is the girlfriend of gang leader Paul Montes he decides to move in. Montes is a jealous and possessive sort and that means trouble all around.
The story has both Spader and Richards growing in character as well as into each other. Spader loses a bit of that preppy arrogance and Richards gradually realizes that Montes is a loser in the long run and she likes being treated with a little dignity and respect.
Robert Downey, Jr. is in Tuff Turf as well in the sidekick role for Spader. Montes gives a most frightening performance when he starts realizing Richards has slipped away from him.
Tuff Turf holds up well for today's audiences. It's a good Brat Pack film of the Reagan 80s.
So when he spots Kim Richards who is the girlfriend of gang leader Paul Montes he decides to move in. Montes is a jealous and possessive sort and that means trouble all around.
The story has both Spader and Richards growing in character as well as into each other. Spader loses a bit of that preppy arrogance and Richards gradually realizes that Montes is a loser in the long run and she likes being treated with a little dignity and respect.
Robert Downey, Jr. is in Tuff Turf as well in the sidekick role for Spader. Montes gives a most frightening performance when he starts realizing Richards has slipped away from him.
Tuff Turf holds up well for today's audiences. It's a good Brat Pack film of the Reagan 80s.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $9,369,329
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,509,380
- Jan 13, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $9,369,329
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