Semi-Tough
Seen it?1977 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Father of the Bride, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie
- Burt ReynoldsBilly Clyde Puckett
- Kris KristoffersonShake Tiller
- Jill ClayburghBarbara Jane Bookman
- Robert PrestonBig Ed Bookman
- Bert ConvyFriedrich Bismarck
- Roger E. MosleyPuddin
- Lotte LenyaCarla Pelf
- Richard MasurPhillip Hooper
- Carl WeathersDreamer Tatum
- Brian DennehyT.J. Lambert