Tough Guys

– Harry Doyle (Lancaster) and Archie Lang (Douglas) are two old-time train robbers, who held up a trai..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Tough Guys (1986)

Harry Doyle (Lancaster) and Archie Lang (Douglas) are two old-time train robbers, who held up a train in 1956 and have been incarcerated for thirty years. After serving their time, they are released from jail and have to adjust to a new life of freedom. Harry and Archie realize that they still have the pizzazz when, picking up their prison checks at a bank, they foil a robbery attempt. Archie, who spent his prison time pumping himself up, easily picks up a 20-year-old aerobics instructor. Harry, on the other hand, has to waste away his days in a nursing home. They both have festering resentments -- Archie for having to endure a humiliating job as a busboy; Harry for having to endure patronizing attitudes toward senior citizens. The two old pals finally go back to what they know best. After successfully robbing an armored car, they decide to rob the same train that they robbed thirty years ago.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Genre:

Tough Guys (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

03 Oct 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Jeff Kanew

Writer:

James Orr, Jim Cruickshank

Main Actors:

Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Charles Durning, Alexis Smith

Plot:

Harry and Archie are released from prison ready to collect their Social Security. How could they get into trouble at their age? Let's count the ways; A parole officer who is a famous criminal groupie, Dead end where people don't know they are dealing with dangerous, though older, criminals, a hit man who can barely see, but who still has an outstanding contract on them. Does anyone still rob trains?

Production:

Touchstone Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
57%