United States / Oct 13, 1985
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Piper Laurie | Darlene Marsh |
| Erica Yohn | 3rd Leader |
| Sean Frye | Tim |
| Jim Haynie | Lloyd |
| Janet MacLachlan | Bess Dawson |
| John Wesley | Danny Dawson |
| Jo De Winter | Barbara Wiley |
| Ivan Bonar | Mr. Griffin |
| Michael Allen Brooks | Policeman |
| Cynthia L. James | Ms. Hobart (as Cyndi James-Reese) |
| Guy Killum | Calvin Dawson |
| F. William Parker | Car Dealer |
| Charlie Stavola | Group Leader |
| Helene Udy | Wanda |
| Paul Vaughn | Man in Group |
| Noni White | Group Leader |
| Louise Latham | Mrs. Griffin (uncredited) |
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| Alma Martinez | Doctor (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Tough Love |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Fries Entertainment |
| Release date | 13 ottobre 1985 |
| Executive producer | Charles W. Fries, Irv Wilson |
| Production | Ervin Zavada |
| Writer | Karen Hall |
| Casting | Mary West, Ross Brown |
| Editing | Paul Rubell, Barbara Dunning |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher, Patricia Van Over, Bill Whitman, Mike Thomas, Gene Griffith |
| Assistant directors | Michael Katleman, Marcia Gutierrez, Fred Gerber, Glenn Jordan, Cynnie Troup |
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| Lighting | Romolo Acquistapace |
| Camera operators | Bill Whitman, Gayne Rescher, Patricia Van Over, Mike Thomas, Gene Griffith |
| Additional photography | Gayne Rescher, Patricia Van Over, Bill Whitman, Mike Thomas, Gene Griffith |
| Production design | Frank Irving, James Hulsey, Jerry Adams, Randal Woodward |
| Art direction | James Hulsey, Frank Irving, Jerry Adams, Randal Woodward |
| Set decoration | Jerry Adams, Frank Irving, James Hulsey, Randal Woodward |
| Music | Paul Chihara, Barry Thomas, Rebecca Morrison, Richard Raderman, John Fresco, John Mick, Rhaz Zeisler |
| Sound | Barry Thomas, Paul Chihara, Rebecca Morrison, Richard Raderman, John Fresco, John Mick, Rhaz Zeisler |
| Costume design | Adele Taylor, Steve Sharp, Charlene Tuch, Jack Freeman |
| Makeup | Jack Freeman, Adele Taylor, Steve Sharp, Charlene Tuch |
| Hairstyling | Adele Taylor, Steve Sharp, Charlene Tuch, Jack Freeman |
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