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Toughlove
Toughlove

Toughlove

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DramaTV Movie

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The Charters family falls into despair over their drug-addicted son Gary. They discuss his problems through the "Toughlove" program in searching for answers.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

13 October 1985

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Jan Charters

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Rob Charters

Jason Patric

Jason Patric

Gary Charters

Eric Schiff

Eric Schiff

Scott Charters

Dedee Pfeiffer

Dedee Pfeiffer

Kristen Marsh

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

Max Wiley

Beth Miller

Beth Miller

Cindy

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Darlene Marsh

Erica Yohn

Erica Yohn

3rd Leader

Sean Frye

Sean Frye

Tim

Jim Haynie

Jim Haynie

Lloyd

Janet MacLachlan

Janet MacLachlan

Bess Dawson

John Wesley

John Wesley

Danny Dawson

Jo De Winter

Jo De Winter

Barbara Wiley

Ivan Bonar

Ivan Bonar

Mr. Griffin

Michael Allen Brooks

Michael Allen Brooks

Policeman

Cynthia L. James

Cynthia L. James

Ms. Hobart (as Cyndi James-Reese)

Guy Killum

Guy Killum

Calvin Dawson

F. William Parker

F. William Parker

Car Dealer

Charlie Stavola

Charlie Stavola

Group Leader

Helene Udy

Helene Udy

Wanda

Paul Vaughn

Paul Vaughn

Man in Group

Noni White

Noni White

Group Leader

Louise Latham

Louise Latham

Mrs. Griffin (uncredited)

Alma Martinez

Alma Martinez

Doctor (uncredited)

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