The Tough Guy
Seen it?1926 | 60 min | Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for western fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 1 hr. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1926: an older pace and style.
Riding into a wild Western town Fred Saunders comes to the aid of the minister in recovering money stolen from the collection plate, winning the love of June, the minister's daughter in the process. Later Fred prevents the orphan boy Buddy from being trampled by a runaway horse, informally adopting him. When Carney and his gang kidnap the boy Fred rescues him uncovering the secret that Buddy is June's long-lost brother. Fred and June are married by her father.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 419 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Kirkland
- Fred ThomsonFred Saunders
- Lola ToddJune Hardy
- Robert McKimCon Carney
- William CourtrightMinister
- Billy ButtsBuddy Hardy
- Leo WillisSam Jacks