Toughlove (1985)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.293 |
Directed By
Glenn Jordan
Crew
Glenn Jordan
Charles W. Fries
Gayne Rescher
Paul Chihara
Karen Hall
Ervin Zavada
Ross Brown
Paul Rubell
Irv Wilson
Michael Katleman
Gene Griffith
Charlene Tuch
Mary West
John Fresco
Romolo Acquistapace
William P. Owens
James Hulsey
Barry Thomas
Jack Freeman
Barbara Dunning
Fred Gerber
Randal Woodward
Adele Taylor
Frank Irving
Jerry Adams
Dale Tarter
Bob Hendrix
Patricia Van Over
Rebecca Morrison
Steve Sharp
John Mick
Rhaz Zeisler
Richard Raderman
Marcia Gutierrez
Bill Whitman
Jane Sarture
Cynnie Troup
Mike Thomas
Suzanne Stanford
TOP CAST
Lee Remick
Jan Charters
Bruce Dern
Rob Charters
Jason Patric
Gary Charters
Eric Schiff
Scott Charters
Dedee Pfeiffer
Kristen Marsh
Dana Elcar
Max Wiley
Beth Miller
Cindy
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)
Alma Martinez
Doctor (uncredited)
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